#CC1955 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC1955

#CC1955 is a bold magenta color. In RGB it is (204, 25, 85), and in HSL it is (340°, 78%, 45%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#CC1955

RGB

204, 25, 85

HSL

340°, 78%, 45%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 58%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC1955;
background-color: #CC1955;
border-color: #CC1955;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC1955;
border: 2px solid #CC1955;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC1955]
text-[#CC1955]
border-[#CC1955]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC1955]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC1955, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC1955; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC1955; 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 #CC1955; background-color: #CC195515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC195520; border-left: 4px solid #CC1955; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #CC1955; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC1955 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 25, 85

Red: 204 / Green: 25 / Blue: 85

HSL

340°, 78%, 45%

Hue: 340° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 58%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 88% / Yellow: 58% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC1955?

#CC1955 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

19CC91

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC1955 to RGB:

rgb(204, 25, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC1955 to HSL:

hsl(340, 78%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC1955 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 88%, 58%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid magenta tone, #CC1955 has RGB (204, 25, 85) and HSL (340°, 78%, 45%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC1955 is #19CC91, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC19AE.

Use #CC1955 in CSS: color: #CC1955 or background-color: #CC1955. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC1955

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.84:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC1955?

#CC1955 is a vivid magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #CC1955?

#CC1955 in RGB is (204, 25, 85) - 204 red, 25 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #CC1955 in CSS?

Use #CC1955 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC1955?

#19CC91 (complementary), #CC19AE (analogous), and #881139 (lighter shade) work well with #CC1955.