analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC1100 — Cherry Red
#CC1100 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 5° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#cc1100
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CC1100
- fff1f0
- ffc6c1
- ff9b92
- ff7063
- ff4534
- ff1a05
- d51200
- a60e00
- 770a00
- 480600
- 190200
Color schemes using #CC1100
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#CC1100 FAQ
What color is #CC1100?
#CC1100 is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 100% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CC1100?
#CC1100 is rgb(204, 17, 0) in RGB, hsl(5, 100%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 92%, 100%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC1100?
White text on this background reaches 5.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.65:1.
What colors go well with #CC1100?
Its direct complement is #00BBCC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #00CC77 and #0055CC gives you contrast without the vibration.