#CC3300 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC3300

#CC3300 is a bold orange color. In RGB it is (204, 51, 0), and in HSL it is (15°, 100%, 40%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#CC3300

RGB

204, 51, 0

HSL

15°, 100%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 75%, 100%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC3300;
background-color: #CC3300;
border-color: #CC3300;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC3300;
border: 2px solid #CC3300;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC3300]
text-[#CC3300]
border-[#CC3300]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC3300]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC3300, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC3300; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC3300; 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 #CC3300; background-color: #CC330015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC330020; border-left: 4px solid #CC3300; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #CC3300; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC3300 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 51, 0

Red: 204 / Green: 51 / Blue: 0

HSL

15°, 100%, 40%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 75%, 100%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 75% / Yellow: 100% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC3300?

#CC3300 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0099CC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC3300 to RGB:

rgb(204, 51, 0)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC3300 to HSL:

hsl(15, 100%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC3300 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 75%, 100%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #CC3300 has RGB (204, 51, 0) and HSL (15°, 100%, 40%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC3300 is #0099CC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC0033.

Use #CC3300 in CSS: color: #CC3300 or background-color: #CC3300. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC3300

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.04:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC3300?

#CC3300 is a vivid orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #CC3300?

#CC3300 in RGB is (204, 51, 0) - 204 red, 51 green, and 0 blue.

How to use #CC3300 in CSS?

Use #CC3300 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC3300?

#0099CC (complementary), #CC0033 (analogous), and #802000 (lighter shade) work well with #CC3300.