#CC143F Color Information

Hex color code: #CC143F

#CC143F is a dynamic red color. In RGB it is (204, 20, 63), and in HSL it is (346°, 82%, 44%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#CC143F

RGB

204, 20, 63

HSL

346°, 82%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 90%, 69%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC143F;
background-color: #CC143F;
border-color: #CC143F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC143F;
border: 2px solid #CC143F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC143F]
text-[#CC143F]
border-[#CC143F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC143F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC143F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC143F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC143F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #CC143F; background-color: #CC143F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC143F20; border-left: 4px solid #CC143F; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #CC143F; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC143F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 20, 63

Red: 204 / Green: 20 / Blue: 63

HSL

346°, 82%, 44%

Hue: 346° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 90%, 69%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 90% / Yellow: 69% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC143F?

#CC143F is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

14CCA1

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC143F to RGB:

rgb(204, 20, 63)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC143F to HSL:

hsl(346, 82%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC143F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 90%, 69%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #CC143F has RGB (204, 20, 63) and HSL (346°, 82%, 44%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC143F is #14CCA1, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC149B.

Use #CC143F in CSS: color: #CC143F or background-color: #CC143F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC143F

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.74:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC143F?

#CC143F is a eye-catching red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #CC143F?

#CC143F in RGB is (204, 20, 63) - 204 red, 20 green, and 63 blue.

How to use #CC143F in CSS?

Use #CC143F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC143F?

#14CCA1 (complementary), #CC149B (analogous), and #870D2A (lighter shade) work well with #CC143F.