Vampire Fangs color: hex code #CC2255
Vampire Fangs has the hex code #CC2255. It is a moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 13.3% green and 33.3% blue (204, 34, 85).
Its hue angle is 342°, with 71% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 83% magenta, 58% yellow and 20% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.35:1).
Vampire Fangs (#CC2255) color codes
| HEX | #CC2255 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 34, 85) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 13.3%, 33.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(342, 71%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(342, 83%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 83%, 58%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.14, 65.62, 15.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.14, 67.36, 13.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.116, 14.641, 9.991) | |
| Decimal | 13378133 | |
| Short hex | #C25 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Vampire Fangs, 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 #CC2255 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #CC2255 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.93:1 | 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 #CC2255 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#555556Protanopia
no red cones#807751Deuteranopia
no green cones#df0039Tritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cc2255; }
.text { color: #cc2255; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cc2255; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 34 85 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cc2255, #cc4422); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ruby.
See #CC2255 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CC2255?
- #CC2255 is a moderate rose known as Vampire Fangs. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Vampire Fangs?
- The RGB value is 204, 34, 85: 204 red, 34 green and 85 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Vampire Fangs?
- The complementary color is #22CC99, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CC2255?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.93:1 and white text 5.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.