#CC2939 Hex Code
Color Name: Madder Lake
What is hex #CC2939 Color?
The color name of hex code #CC2939 is Madder Lake. The RGB values are (204, 41, 57) which means it is composed of
68% red, 14% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:80 Y:72 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CC2939 has a hue of 354°, 80% 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 #CC2939 Color Codes
| Color Name | Madder Lake |
| RGB Values | (204, 41, 57) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 80%, 72%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (354°, 80%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #33D6C6 [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 711 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #29CCBC [Maximum Blue Green] |
| #CC2939 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #656565 |
| Desaturated | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4D4D4D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #909090 |
Hex #CC2939 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CC2939 is #29CCBC 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 #CC2939 color is offered by #29CCBC. 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 #CC2939 are #CC6B29 and #CC298B, called Chocolate (Web) and Royal Fuchsia, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CC2939 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 #CC2939 are #29CC6B (UFO Green) and #298BCC (Cyan Cornflower 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
#CC2939 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #39CC29 (Lime Green) and #2939CC (Persian Blue) along with #CC2939, 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 #CC2939 has #39CC29 (Lime Green), #29CCBC (Maximum Blue Green) and #BC29CC (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 #CC2939 contains #8BCC29 (Yellow-Green), #29CCBC (Maximum Blue Green) and #6B29CC (Grape). 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 #CC2939 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CC2939 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 CC2939 Color
Tints
D65461- DB6974
- E07F88
- E6949C
- EBA9B0
- F0BFC4
- F5D4D7
- FAEAEB
Tones
- BD3A47
- B5434E
- AE4C55
- A6555D
- 9E5D64
- 97666B
- 8F6F72
- 887779
Shades
- A3212E
- 8F1D28
- 7A1922
- 66151D
- 521017
- 3D0C11
- 29080B
- 140406
#CC2939 Color Patterns
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#CC2939 Gingham Checks
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#CC2939 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CC2939 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CC2939 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CC2939 Leaves Pattern
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#CC2939 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CC2939 Trellis Pattern
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#CC2939 Plaid Pattern
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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.
