What is cnn.com's primary brand color?

cnn.com's primary brand color is Crimson, hex #D00000.

What accent color does cnn.com use?

cnn.com pairs its primary with Maroon (#790606) as an accent.

How many colors are in the cnn.com palette?

This palette lists 5 role-labeled colors — primary, accent, neutral, background, and text — each with copy-ready hex, RGB, and HSL values.

Can I use the cnn.com color palette?

You can copy any hex code or export the whole palette to CSS variables, Tailwind, or design tokens. Brand colors may be trademarked, so use them for inspiration or compatibility — not to imitate a brand.

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cnn.com color palette

The brand palette extracted from cnn.com — primary, accent, neutral, background, and text colors with copy-ready hex codes and one-click export to CSS, Tailwind, and design tokens. Last updated June 17, 2026.

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Primary

Crimson

#d00000

rgb(208, 0, 0)

hsl(0, 100%, 41%)

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Accent

Maroon

#790606

rgb(121, 6, 6)

hsl(0, 91%, 25%)

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Background

White

#ffffff

rgb(255, 255, 255)

hsl(0, 0%, 100%)

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Text

Black

#080808

rgb(8, 8, 8)

hsl(0, 0%, 3%)

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Neutral

Cadet Blue

#999999

rgb(153, 153, 153)

hsl(0, 0%, 60%)

CSS variables

:root {
  --color-primary: #d00000;
  --color-accent: #790606;
  --color-background: #ffffff;
  --color-text: #080808;
  --color-neutral: #999999;
}

Tailwind v4

@theme {
  --color-primary: #d00000;
  --color-accent: #790606;
  --color-background: #ffffff;
  --color-text: #080808;
  --color-neutral: #999999;
}

About the cnn.com color palette

cnn.com's brand palette is built around Crimson (#D00000) as its primary color, paired with Maroon (#790606) as an accent. Below are all 5 colors with copy-ready hex, RGB, and HSL values, plus one-click export to CSS variables, Tailwind, and design tokens.

Crimson · Primary: — the dominant brand color — used for logos, primary buttons, and key moments.
Maroon · Accent: — a secondary highlight for links, callouts, and interactive states.
Cadet Blue · Neutral: — a supporting tone for borders, dividers, and muted UI surfaces.
White · Background: — the base surface the rest of the palette sits on.
Black · Text: — the primary readable foreground color.

Frequently asked questions

What is cnn.com's primary brand color?: cnn.com's primary brand color is Crimson, hex #D00000.
What accent color does cnn.com use?: cnn.com pairs its primary with Maroon (#790606) as an accent.
How many colors are in the cnn.com palette?: This palette lists 5 role-labeled colors — primary, accent, neutral, background, and text — each with copy-ready hex, RGB, and HSL values.
Can I use the cnn.com color palette?: You can copy any hex code or export the whole palette to CSS variables, Tailwind, or design tokens. Brand colors may be trademarked, so use them for inspiration or compatibility — not to imitate a brand.

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