Paper Hearts color: hex code #CC4466
Paper Hearts has the hex code #CC4466. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 26.7% green and 40% blue (204, 68, 102).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 57% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 67% magenta, 50% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.59:1).
Paper Hearts (#CC4466) color codes
| HEX | #CC4466 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 68, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 26.7%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 57%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 67%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 67%, 50%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.42, 56.06, 10.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.42, 57.07, 10.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.37, 17.935, 14.483) | |
| Decimal | 13386854 | |
| Short hex | #C46 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Paper Hearts, 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 #CC4466 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #CC4466 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | 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 #CC4466 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#636467Protanopia
no red cones#878063Deuteranopia
no green cones#de2d51Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cc4466; }
.text { color: #cc4466; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cc4466; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 68 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cc4466, #cc6644); }Similar colors
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See #CC4466 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CC4466?
- #CC4466 is a moderate red known as Paper Hearts. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Paper Hearts?
- The RGB value is 204, 68, 102: 204 red, 68 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Paper Hearts?
- The complementary color is #44CCAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CC4466?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.59:1 and white text 4.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.