#CC122C Hex Color Code

#CC122C

The Hexadecimal Color #CC122C is a contrast shade of Crimson. #CC122C RGB value is rgb(204, 18, 44). RGB Color Model of #CC122C consists of 80% red, 7% green and 17% blue. HSL color Mode of #CC122C has 352°(degrees) Hue, 84% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #CC122C color has an wavelength of 398.37037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #CC122C is #FF3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #CC122C is #C13. The Closest Color to #CC122C is #DC143C. Official Name of #CC122C Hex Code is Cardinal. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #CC122C is 0 Cyan 91 Magenta 78 Yellow 20 Black and #CC122C CMY is 0, 91, 78. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #CC122C is hsl(352,84,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(352, 91, 80). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #CC122C is 25.58, 13.46, 3.63.
Hex8 Value of #CC122C is #CC122CFF. Decimal Value of #CC122C is 13373996 and Octal Value of #CC122C is 63011054. Binary Value of #CC122C is 11001100, 10010, 101100 and Android of #CC122C is 4291564076 / 0xffcc122c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #CC122C is 0.599, 0.315, 0.315 and YIQ Color Space of #CC122C is 76.578, 102.4836, 47.4302. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #CC122C is 23.94, 4.87, 3.83. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #CC122C is 43.45, 66.57, 38.13. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #CC122C is 43.45, 130.71, 22.51. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #CC122C is 43.45, 76.72, 29.8. Hunter Lab variable of #CC122C is 36.69, 60.25, 19.82.

#CC122C - Cardinal Color Image
#CC122C - Cardinal Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #CC122C

RGB Percentages of #CC122C

80%
7%
17%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #CC122C

80.0%
7.06%
17.25%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #CC122C

0%
91%
78%
20%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #CC122C

To get 25% Saturated #CC122C Color, you need to convert the hex color #CC122C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #CC122C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #CC122C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #CC122C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #CC122C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #CC122C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #CC122C to it's the darkest color.

#CC122C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(204, 18, 44)
RGB Percent 80%, 7%, 17%
RYB 204.0, 18.0, 44.0
CMYK 0, 91, 78, 20
CMY 0, 91, 78
HSL hsl(352, 84%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(352, 84%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(352, 91, 80)
XYZ 25.58, 13.46, 3.63
Hex8 Value #CC122CFF
Decimal Value 13373996
Octal Value 63011054
Binary Value 11001100,10010,101100
Android 4291564076 / 0xffcc122c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(352, 84%, 44%)
xyY 0.599, 0.315, 13.456
YIQ 76.578, 102.4836, 47.4302
LMS 23.94, 4.87, 3.83
CieLAB 43.45, 66.57, 38.13
CieLUV : LCHuv 43.45, 130.71, 22.51
CieLCH : LCHab 43.45, 76.72, 29.8
Hunter Lab 36.69, 60.25, 19.82
YUV 76.578, -16.01, 111.79
YDbDr 76.578, -49.04, -242.3
YCbCr 81.77, 111.85, 207.84
YCoCg 71.0, 124.0, -53.0
YPbPr 76.58, -18.39, 90.89
Munsell Color System 10767.56 504.14/39.79

#CC122C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#CC122C as Background:

Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.

Frank Zappa
<p style="background: #CC122C">…</p>

#CC122C as Text Color:

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.

Hal Borland
<p style="color: #CC122C">…</p>

#CC122C as Text Shadow:

Drink and dance and laugh and lie, Love, the reeling midnight through, For tomorrow we shall die! (But, alas, we never do.)

Dorothy Parker
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #CC122C">…</p>

#CC122C as Linear Gradient:

Love makes you see a place differently, just as you hold differently an object that belongs to someone you love. If you know one landscape well, you will look at all other landscapes differently. And if you learn to love one place, sometimes you can also learn to love another.

Anne Michaels
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #CC122C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #CC122C?

RGB Value for #CC122C is rgb(204, 18, 44).

What is the RGB percentage of #CC122C?

RGB percentage for #CC122C is 80% Red 7% Green 17% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #CC122C?

CMYK Color Model of #CC122C is 0 Cyan 91 Magenta 78 Yellow 20 Black.

What is the HSL value of #CC122C?

HSL Value of #CC122C is 352°(degrees) Hue 84 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #CC122C?

HSV Value of #CC122C is 352 Hue 91 Saturation 80 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #CC122C?

XYZ Color Model of #CC122C is 25.58, 13.46, 3.63.