#CC2442
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #CC2442
The hex code #CC2442 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Crimson. In the RGB color space, it consists of 204 red, 36 green, and 66 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 82% Magenta, 68% Yellow, and 20% Black. The HSL representation is 349.3° hue, 70.0% saturation, and 47.1% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC2442
RGB204, 36, 66
HSL349.3°, 70.0%, 47.1%
CMYK0%, 82%, 68%, 20%
HSV349.3°, 82.4%, 80.0%
LAB44.9, 64.1, 26.7
XYZ26.5, 14.5, 6.6
Decimal13378626
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.90:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.15:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.31:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC2442;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC2442;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC2442;
}