Fuzzy Wuzzy color: hex code #CC6666
Fuzzy Wuzzy has the hex code #CC6666. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 40% green and 40% blue (204, 102, 102).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 50% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 50% magenta, 50% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.66:1).
Fuzzy Wuzzy (#CC6666) color codes
| HEX | #CC6666 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 102, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 40%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 50%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 50%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 50%, 50%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.38, 40.35, 18.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.38, 44.56, 25.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.054, 23.303, 15.378) | |
| Decimal | 13395558 | |
| Short hex | #C66 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fuzzy Wuzzy, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CC6666 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.66:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #CC6666 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.66:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CC6666 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d7865Protanopia
no red cones#968d64Deuteranopia
no green cones#dd5767Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cc6666; }
.text { color: #cc6666; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cc6666; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 102 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cc6666, #cc9966); }Similar colors
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See #CC6666 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CC6666?
- #CC6666 is a moderate red known as Fuzzy Wuzzy. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fuzzy Wuzzy?
- The RGB value is 204, 102, 102: 204 red, 102 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fuzzy Wuzzy?
- The complementary color is #66CCCC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CC6666?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.66:1 and white text 3.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.