Information about #CC373B color

#CC373B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CC373B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(204, 55, 59) — 80% red, 21.6% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 73 / 71 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CC373B is a confidently colored red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Madder Lake (#CC3336). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flush Mahogany (#CA3435) and Persian Red (#CC3333).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(204, 55, 59)), which gives #CC373B its character. If you plan to put text on a #CC373B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #CC373B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CC373B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#CC373B 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 #CC373B

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

Madder Lake color link
Madder Lake

#CC3336

Persian Red color link
Persian Red

#CC3333

Jasper color link
Jasper

#D73B3E

Bring It On color link
Bring It On

#C3423B

Reddish color link
Reddish

#C44240

Red Sox Red color link
Red Sox Red

#BD3039

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CC373B
  • RGB204, 55, 59
  • CMYK0, 73, 71, 20
  • CSSrgb(204, 55, 59)
  • HSL358°, 59%, 51%
  • HSL Precise358.389°, 59.363%, 50.784%
  • HSV358°, 73%, 80%
  • HSB358°, 73%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.800
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.800, 0.216, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.800, 0.216, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.800, 0.216, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCC373B
  • DECIMAL ID13383483
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01