#CC9992
A light, moderate red closely aligning with Rosybrown.
About #CC9992
The hex code #CC9992 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Rosybrown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(204, 153, 146).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 25% M, 28% Y, and 20% K. With a hue angle of 7.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC9992
RGB204, 153, 146
HSL7.2°, 36.3%, 68.6%
CMYK0%, 25%, 28%, 20%
HSV7.2°, 28.4%, 80.0%
LAB67.8, 18.1, 11.1
XYZ41.5, 37.7, 32.3
Decimal13408658
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.54:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.26:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC9992;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC9992;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC9992;
}