1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Puce

Color Puce red (#cc8899):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Puce red (#cc8899):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Puce / #cc8899

The HTML HEX code is #cc8899. The corresponding color name is "Puce". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 204%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 33%, Yellow (Y):25%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #cc8899 has a hue of 345°, saturation of 40%, and lightness of 67%. The HSV representation is 345° for hue, 33% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = 28, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 33, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6207, U (chrominance) = -0.0102, and V (chrominance) = 0.1573.

The decimal value of the color is 13404313. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #EBD1D7 for a 20% lighter version and #A84860 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cc8899, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3709 Kelvin (3709K).

The approximate wavelength of #cc8899 is around 632.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Puce (Hex: #cc8899): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #cc8899, also known as Puce, resembles the delicate petals of a blooming azalea, a flowering shrub found in gardens and parks. This soft, pinkish-mauve shade evokes a sense of tranquility and femininity, similar to the blush of a sunset or the hue of cotton candy. Puce can also be compared to the romantic tones of rose quartz, a gemstone symbolizing love and compassion. Whether adorning a floral arrangement or enhancing a design, Puce brings a touch of elegance and grace to any setting.

Tints and Shades of #cc8899 HEX color (Puce)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #cc8899, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F2E1E6
• #E6C4CC
• #D9A6B3
• #cc8899
• #996673
• #66444D
• #332226
• #000000

Tones of Puce (#cc8899 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cc8899, #ae858f is the less saturated color, while #cc8899 is the most saturated one.

• #ae858f
• #b58692
• #bd8694
• #c48797
• #cc8899
• #6c4c54
• #69434c
• #663a45
• #62323d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cc8899;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cc8899; }

.text {color:#cc8899;}

.background {background-color:#cc8899;}

.border {border:1px solid #cc8899;}