#CC242C
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #CC242C Red
#CC242C is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 204 red, 36 green, and 44 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 357°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 47%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #CC242C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
357°
Hue
70%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #CC242C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #CC242C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#CC242C on White
Contrast Ratio5.45:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#CC242C on Black
Contrast Ratio3.86:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #CC242C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #CC242C |
| RGB | rgb(204, 36, 44) |
| HSL | hsl(357, 70%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 204, 36, 44 |
| RGB Percent | 80.0%, 14.1%, 17.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 82%, 78%, 20% |
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