Prince Charming color: hex code #CC2277
Prince Charming has the hex code #CC2277. It is a moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 13.3% green and 46.7% blue (204, 34, 119).
Its hue angle is 330°, with 71% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 83% magenta, 42% yellow and 20% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.17:1).
Prince Charming (#CC2277) color codes
| HEX | #CC2277 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 34, 119) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 13.3%, 46.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(330, 71%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(330, 83%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 83%, 42%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.07, 68.33, -4.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.07, 68.48, 356.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.806, 15.317, 18.889) | |
| Decimal | 13378167 | |
| Short hex | #C27 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Prince Charming, 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 #CC2277 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #CC2277 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | 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 #CC2277 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b5979Protanopia
no red cones#7a7873Deuteranopia
no green cones#dd004bTritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cc2277; }
.text { color: #cc2277; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cc2277; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 34 119 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cc2277, #cc2222); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Medium Violet Red.
See #CC2277 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CC2277?
- #CC2277 is a moderate rose known as Prince Charming. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Prince Charming?
- The RGB value is 204, 34, 119: 204 red, 34 green and 119 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Prince Charming?
- The complementary color is #22CC77, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CC2277?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 and white text 5.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.