Information about #CC5A3E color

#CC5A3E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CC5A3E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(204, 90, 62) (80% red, 35.3% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 56 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#CC5A3E is a confidently colored red that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Fireball (#CC5C39). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pastel Rust (#D05C39) and Dark Coral (#CD5B45).

In RGB terms — rgb(204, 90, 62) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #CC5A3E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#CC5A3E color variations

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#CC5A3E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #CC5A3E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Fireball color link
Fireball

#CC5C39

Pastel Rust color link
Pastel Rust

#D05C39

Dark Coral color link
Dark Coral

#CD5B45

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Chilean Fire color link
Chilean Fire

#D05E34

Terracotta color link
Terracotta

#CA6641

#CC5A3E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CC5A3E
  • RGB204, 90, 62
  • CMYK0, 45, 56, 20
  • HSL12°, 58%, 52%
  • HSL Precise11.831°, 58.197%, 52.157%
  • HSV12°, 70%, 80%
  • HSB12°, 70%, 80%
  • HEX IDCC5A3E
  • DECIMAL ID13392446
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
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