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Information about #CC6C3C color

#CC6C3C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CC6C3C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(204, 108, 60) — 80% red, 42.4% green, 23.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 38 / 56 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CC6C3C presents itself as a confidently colored orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Apricot Orange (#C96B3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Terracotta (#CA6641) and Terracota (#CB6843).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(204, 108, 60)), which gives #CC6C3C its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.6:1. No one has named #CC6C3C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#CC6C3C color variations

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

#CC6C3C 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 #CC6C3C

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

Terracotta color link
Terracotta

#CA6641

Terracota color link
Terracota

#CB6843

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Mischief color link
Mischief

#CB6946

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

Phoenix color link
Phoenix

#D86C37

Tango color link
Tango

#D46F31

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Evermore color link
Evermore

#BE6A3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CC6C3C
  • RGB204, 108, 60
  • CMYK0, 38, 56, 20
  • CSSrgb(204, 108, 60)
  • HSL20°, 59%, 52%
  • HSL Precise20°, 58.537%, 51.765%
  • HSV20°, 71%, 80%
  • HSB20°, 71%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.800
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.800, 0.424, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.800, 0.424, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.800, 0.424, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCC6C3C
  • DECIMAL ID13397052
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01