#CC252C Hex Code
Color Name: Fire Engine Red
What is hex #CC252C Color?
The color name of hex code #CC252C is Fire Engine Red. The RGB values are (204, 37, 44) which means it is composed of
72% red, 13% green and 15% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:82 Y:78 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CC252C has a hue of 357°, 82% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #CC252C Color Codes
| Color Name | Fire Engine Red |
| RGB Values | (204, 37, 44) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 82%, 78%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (357°, 82%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #33DAD3 [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1795 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #25CCC5 [Maximum Blue Green] |
| #CC252C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5F5F5F |
| Desaturated | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #585858 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #494949 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8D8D8D |
Hex #CC252C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CC252C is #25CCC5 which is called Maximum Blue Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CC252C color is offered by #25CCC5. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #CC252C are #CC7225 and #CC2580, called Ochre and Magenta (Dye), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CC252C with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #CC252C are #25CC72 (UFO Green) and #2580CC (Bright Navy Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#CC252C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2CCC25 (Lime Green) and #252CCC (Persian Blue) along with #CC252C, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #CC252C has #2CCC25 (Lime Green), #25CCC5 (Maximum Blue Green) and #C525CC (Steel Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #CC252C contains #80CC25 (Dark Lemon Lime), #25CCC5 (Maximum Blue Green) and #7225CC (Blue-Violet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #CC252C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CC252C rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of CC252C Color
Tints
D65156- DB666B
- E07C80
- E69296
- EBA8AB
- F0BEC0
- F5D3D5
- FAE9EA
Tones
- BD373D
- B54045
- AE494E
- A65356
- 9E5C5E
- 976567
- 8F6E6F
- 887778
Shades
- A31E23
- 8F1A1F
- 7A161A
- 661316
- 520F12
- 3D0B0D
- 290709
- 140404
#CC252C Color Patterns
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#CC252C Honeycomb Pattern
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#CC252C Leaves Pattern
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#CC252C Houndstooth Pattern
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#CC252C Trellis Pattern
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#CC252C Plaid Pattern
#CC252C Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
