Meteor

Q: How do I use #CC7700 in CSS?

You can use #CC7700 in CSS with: background-color: #CC7700; or color: #CC7700; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 119, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 100%, 20%.

#CC7700

Meteor is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC7700. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 119, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 42%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Meteor color values

HEX: #CC7700
RGB: 204, 119, 0
HSL: 35°, 100%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 42, 100, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Meteor sits at 35° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Meteor is rendered as rgb(204, 119, 0), where the red channel dominates at 204, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Meteor translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 42M 100Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Meteor

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC7700;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 119, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CC7700',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 42%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 119, 0)
rgba(204, 119, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 35° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CC7700?

#CC7700 is Meteor, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 119, 0. It has a hue of 35°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CC7700?

The RGB color code for #CC7700 is rgb(204, 119, 0). This means it contains 204 red, 119 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Meteor a warm or cool color?

Meteor (#CC7700) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CC7700 in CSS?

You can use #CC7700 in CSS with: background-color: #CC7700; or color: #CC7700; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 119, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 42%, 100%, 20%.