#CC2C1D

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.

About #CC2C1D

The hex code #CC2C1D represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Firebrick. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 44, and 29.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 78% M, 86% Y, and 20% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#CC2C1D
RGB204, 44, 29
HSL5.1°, 75.1%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 78%, 86%, 20%
HSV5.1°, 85.8%, 80.0%
LAB45.3, 60.6, 47.8
XYZ26.0, 14.7, 2.6
Decimal13380637

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.95:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.35:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CC2C1D; }
.text-color { color: #CC2C1D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CC2C1D; }

Similar Colors

Firebrick
#B22222