Red

The color #CC5050 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 204, 80, 80 and HSL values of 0°, 55%, 56%.

Color Values for #CC5050

Below are the different color format representations for #CC5050. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#CC5050
RGB:
rgb(204,80,80) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,55%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 61%, 61%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #CC5050

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #CC5050. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 80%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 31.4%

Contrast Analysis for #CC5050

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #CC5050

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #CC5050

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #CC5050

The complementary color for #CC5050 is #51CDCD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #CC5050

The analogous colors for #CC5050 are #CD518F and #CD8F51. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #CC5050

The triadic colors for #CC5050 are #51CD51 and #5151CD. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #CC5050

These are the darker variations of #CC5050. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A34040 and #7A3030. This progression shows how #CC5050 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #CC5050

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D67373 and #E09696. This progression shows how #CC5050. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #CC5050

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #CC5050. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #CC5050

Companies and brands that incorporate #CC5050 in their visual identity.

#CC5050 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #CC5050. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #CC5050 is a red with RGB values of 204, 80, 80 and HSL values of 0°, 55%, 56%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #CC5050 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.