#CC5042
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Indianred.
About #CC5042
Visually, #CC5042 is defined as a moderate red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Indianred. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(204, 80, 66).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 61% M, 68% Y, and 20% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC5042
RGB204, 80, 66
HSL6.1°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 61%, 68%, 20%
HSV6.1°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB50.6, 48.4, 33.7
XYZ28.8, 19.0, 7.3
Decimal13389890
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.79:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.08:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC5042;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC5042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC5042;
}