#cc2221 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #cc2221 is composed of 80% red, 13.3% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 83.3% magenta, 83.8% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 0.4 degrees, a saturation of 72.2% and a lightness of 46.5%. #cc2221 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4442 with #990000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 80
    • G 13
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 83
    • Y 84
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#cc2221 color description : Strong red.

#cc2221 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #cc2221 has RGB values of R:204, G:34, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.83, Y:0.84, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 13378081.

Hex triplet cc2221 #cc2221
RGB Decimal 204, 34, 33 rgb(204,34,33)
RGB Percent 80, 13.3, 12.9 rgb(80%,13.3%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 83, 84, 20
HSL 0.4°, 72.2, 46.5 hsl(0.4,72.2%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 0.4°, 83.8, 80
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.368, 63.323, 45.025
XYZ 25.75, 14.095, 2.803
xyY 0.604, 0.33, 14.095
CIE-LCH 44.368, 77.698, 35.415
CIE-LUV 44.368, 127.801, 27.803
Hunter-Lab 37.543, 56.73, 21.852
Binary 11001100, 00100010, 00100001

Color Schemes with #cc2221

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Alternatives to #cc2221

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#cc2221 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #cc2221

This text has a font color of #cc2221.

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#cc2221 background color

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#cc2221 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#cc2221;}
.background {background-color:#cc2221;}
.border {border:1px solid #cc2221;}

Shades and Tints of #cc2221

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcf0f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #cc2221

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7373 is the less saturated color, while #e70706 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #cc2221 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d4b4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b703c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c6b1a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ce2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #995432 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a3501d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cd2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population