#CC0033 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC0033

#CC0033 is a dynamic red color. In RGB it is (204, 0, 51), and in HSL it is (345°, 100%, 40%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#CC0033

RGB

204, 0, 51

HSL

345°, 100%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 100%, 75%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC0033;
background-color: #CC0033;
border-color: #CC0033;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC0033;
border: 2px solid #CC0033;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC0033]
text-[#CC0033]
border-[#CC0033]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC0033]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC0033, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC0033; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC0033; 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 #CC0033; background-color: #CC003315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC003320; border-left: 4px solid #CC0033; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #CC0033; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC0033 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 0, 51

Red: 204 / Green: 0 / Blue: 51

HSL

345°, 100%, 40%

Hue: 345° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 100%, 75%, 20%

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

What color is #CC0033?

#CC0033 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

00CC99

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC0033 to RGB:

rgb(204, 0, 51)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC0033 to HSL:

hsl(345, 100%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC0033 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#CC0033 is a bold red color with RGB values of 204, 0, 51 and HSL of 345°, 100%, 40%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC0033 is #00CC99, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC0099.

Use #CC0033 in CSS: color: #CC0033 or background-color: #CC0033. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC0033

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.62:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC0033?

#CC0033 is a bold red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #CC0033?

#CC0033 in RGB is (204, 0, 51) - 204 red, 0 green, and 51 blue.

How to use #CC0033 in CSS?

Use #CC0033 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC0033?

#00CC99 (complementary), #CC0099 (analogous), and #800020 (lighter shade) work well with #CC0033.