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What color is CC6666?

The RGB color code for color number #CC6666 is RGB(204, 102, 102). In the RGB color model, #CC6666 has a red value of 204, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 50.0% magenta, 50.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CC6666 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.



Color CC6666 is cool or warm?

Color CC6666 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CC6666? (For interior and product design)

CC6666 has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#CC6666

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of #CC6666 with dark and light Color




Is #CC6666 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CC6666 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #CC6666 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(204, 102, 102)
Red
204 (80.0%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
50.00%
Yellow
50.00%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 50.0 %, 60.0 %)

Hue
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
60.00 %.

RYB

RYB(107, 80, 61)
Red
107 (41.9%)
Yellow
80 (31.4%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
50.00 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 40.00 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 32.05

Y : 23.3

Z : 15.38

YXY

Y1 : 23.3

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 20.00%

M : 60.00%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 23.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.6R 5.4/9

CIE-Lab

L : 55.38

A : 40.35

B : 18.91

CIE-Lch

L : 55.38

C : 44.56

H : 25.11

CIE-Luv

L : 55.38

U : 73.38

V : 15.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.27

A : 34.05

B : 14.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CC6666


Here are the colors similar to CC6666. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CD5C5C
Indian Red
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#E66771
Light Carmine Pink
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#CC4E5C
Dark Terra Cotta
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#E4717A
Candy pink
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CC6666.


#D66965
PANTONE 2031 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#D05A57
PANTONE 2032 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#BC625E
PANTONE 4061 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#CF6F77
PANTONE 2340 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CC6666.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CC6666.


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CC6666.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CC6666.


#CB5952
BS 04-D-43 - Robin
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#DE776F
BS 02-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CC6666


Here are the paint colors similar to CC6666. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color CC6666 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CC6666 to Behr


#CB6A6B
Strawberry Wine (MQ4-02)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#CB5C5B
Pinkadelic (P160-5)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#CF6E66
Matador'S Cape (M160-6)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BB6967
Drama Queen (MQ1-11)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CC6666 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CC6666 to Benjamin Moore


#C86361
Bubble Tea (CSP-1180)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#D85C66
Milano Red (1313)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D75F56
Raspberry Blush (2008-30)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#D35361
Italiano Rose (2087-30)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CC6666 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CC6666 to Valspar


#C16566
Playful Pink (2001-3B)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#C46A64
Cuban Plaza (2001-5B)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C6616A
Trout Pout (8001-9E)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#E2656D
Passion Pink (1006-1B)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CC6666 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CC6666 to Dunn-Edwards


#D76968
Geranium Red (DE 5089)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#BB6569
Terra Rosa (DE 5096)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#E46B71
Redstone (DE 5082)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#CC6758
Southwestern Clay (DE 5124)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CC6666 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CC6666 to Sherwin Williams


#D76C6E
Begonia (SW 6599)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D66972
Grenadine (SW 6592)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#B56966
Reddish (SW 6319)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#C76356
Quite Coral (SW 6614)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CC6666 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CC6666 to PPG Paints


#E15F65
Briquette (PPG1188-6)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#D16D76
Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#C3585C
Bonfire (PPG1187-6)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#C26157
Firecracker (PPG1190-6)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#CC6666 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



CC6666
Indian Red*

66CCCC
Medium Turquoise*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #CC6666?

Color that best contrast with #CC6666 is #66CCCC, color name is Medium Turquoise*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #CC6666?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CC6666 is #66CCCC, color name is Medium Turquoise*.





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