#CC4400 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC4400

The hex color #CC4400 is a vivid orange with RGB values of (204, 68, 0) and HSL of (20°, 100%, 40%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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HEX

#CC4400

RGB

204, 68, 0

HSL

20°, 100%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 67%, 100%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC4400;
background-color: #CC4400;
border-color: #CC4400;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC4400;
border: 2px solid #CC4400;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC4400]
text-[#CC4400]
border-[#CC4400]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC4400]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC4400, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC4400; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC4400; 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 #CC4400; background-color: #CC440015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC440020; border-left: 4px solid #CC4400; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #CC4400; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC4400 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 68, 0

Red: 204 / Green: 68 / Blue: 0

HSL

20°, 100%, 40%

Hue: 20° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 67%, 100%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 67% / Yellow: 100% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC4400?

#CC4400 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0088CC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC4400 to RGB:

rgb(204, 68, 0)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC4400 to HSL:

hsl(20, 100%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC4400 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#CC4400 is a dynamic orange color with RGB values of 204, 68, 0 and HSL of 20°, 100%, 40%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC4400 is #0088CC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC0022.

Use #CC4400 in CSS: color: #CC4400 or background-color: #CC4400. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC4400

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.39:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC4400?

#CC4400 is a dynamic orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #CC4400?

#CC4400 in RGB is (204, 68, 0) - 204 red, 68 green, and 0 blue.

How to use #CC4400 in CSS?

Use #CC4400 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC4400?

#0088CC (complementary), #CC0022 (analogous), and #802A00 (lighter shade) work well with #CC4400.