#CC2424
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.
About #CC2424
The hex code #CC2424 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Firebrick. Its digital footprint relies on 204 parts red, 36 parts green, and 36 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 82% yellow, and 20% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC2424
RGB204, 36, 36
HSL0.0°, 70.0%, 47.1%
CMYK0%, 82%, 82%, 20%
HSV0.0°, 82.4%, 80.0%
LAB44.6, 62.9, 43.6
XYZ25.9, 14.2, 3.1
Decimal13378596
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.85:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.27:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC2424;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC2424;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC2424;
}