Stormy Passion color: hex code #C36666
Stormy Passion has the hex code #C36666. It is a desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.5% red, 40% green and 40% blue (195, 102, 102).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 44% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 48% magenta, 48% yellow and 24% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.41:1).
Stormy Passion (#C36666) color codes
| HEX | #C36666 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(195, 102, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.5%, 40%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 44%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 48%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 48%, 48%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.1, 36.98, 16.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.1, 40.69, 24.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.657, 22.067, 15.265) | |
| Decimal | 12805734 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Stormy Passion, 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 #C36666 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #C36666 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.41:1 | 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 #C36666 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a7665Protanopia
no red cones#918964Deuteranopia
no green cones#d35967Tritanopia
no blue cones#818181Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c36666; }
.text { color: #c36666; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c36666; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(195 102 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c36666, #c39466); }Similar colors
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See #C36666 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C36666?
- #C36666 is a desaturated red known as Stormy Passion. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Stormy Passion?
- The RGB value is 195, 102, 102: 195 red, 102 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Stormy Passion?
- The complementary color is #66C3C3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C36666?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.41:1 and white text 3.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.