#CC8383

A light, moderate red closely aligning with Rosybrown.

About #CC8383

At its core, #CC8383 is a light and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Rosybrown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 131, and 131.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 36% Magenta, 36% Yellow, and 20% Black. With a hue angle of 0.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CC8383
RGB204, 131, 131
HSL0.0°, 41.7%, 65.7%
CMYK0%, 36%, 36%, 20%
HSV0.0°, 35.8%, 80.0%
LAB62.3, 28.1, 11.7
XYZ37.1, 30.7, 25.4
Decimal13403011

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.14:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CC8383; }
.text-color { color: #CC8383; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CC8383; }

Similar Colors

Rosybrown
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