Microsoft Red

Q: How do I use #CC4100 in CSS?

You can use #CC4100 in CSS with: background-color: #CC4100; or color: #CC4100; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 65, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 68%, 100%, 20%.

#CC4100

Microsoft Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC4100. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 65, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 68%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Microsoft Red Color Values

HEX: #CC4100
RGB: 204, 65, 0
HSL: 19°, 100%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 68, 100, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Microsoft Red sits at 19° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Microsoft Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Microsoft Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 68%, 100%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Microsoft Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC4100;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 65, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CC4100',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 68%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 65, 0)
rgba(204, 65, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

14 brand s with colors near 19° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC4100?

#CC4100 is Microsoft Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 65, 0. It has a hue of 19°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CC4100?

The RGB color code for #CC4100 is rgb(204, 65, 0). This means it contains 204 red, 65 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Microsoft Red a warm or cool color?

Microsoft Red (#CC4100) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CC4100 in CSS?

You can use #CC4100 in CSS with: background-color: #CC4100; or color: #CC4100; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 65, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 68%, 100%, 20%.