analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC3300 — Mahogany
#CC3300 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 15° 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.
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Tints and shades of #CC3300
- fff4f0
- ffd0c1
- ffad92
- ff8a63
- ff6734
- ff4405
- d53500
- a62a00
- 771e00
- 481200
- 190600
Color schemes using #CC3300
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.
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#CC3300 FAQ
What color is #CC3300?
#CC3300 is a shade of mahogany in the orange family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 100% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CC3300?
#CC3300 is rgb(204, 51, 0) in RGB, hsl(15, 100%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 100%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC3300?
White text on this background reaches 5.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.04:1.
What colors go well with #CC3300?
Its direct complement is #0099CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #00CC99 and #0033CC gives you contrast without the vibration.