#CC4242
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Firebrick.
About #CC4242
Visually, #CC4242 is defined as a moderate red. Its closest recognized web color is Firebrick. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 66, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 68% M, 68% Y, and 20% K. The HSL representation is 0.0° hue, 57.5% saturation, and 52.9% lightness.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC4242
RGB204, 66, 66
HSL0.0°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 68%, 68%, 20%
HSV0.0°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB48.4, 54.4, 31.0
XYZ27.8, 17.1, 7.0
Decimal13386306
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.75:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.43:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.54:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.76:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC4242;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC4242;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC4242;
}