CNN brand colors
Media and entertainment · 4 colors · Updated September 2026
Color codes
Communist
Black
Dire Wolf
Onyx
About the CNN palette
CNN, a major player in the news and media industry, utilizes a bold and direct color palette primarily composed of a vivid red (#CC0000) and classic black (#000000), complemented by nuanced shades of gray (#282828, #464646). These colors reflect the brand's authoritative and dynamic identity. Detailed brand guidelines and specifications are accessible through the CNN Creative Marketing website.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the CNN brand colors?
CNN uses 4 brand colors: Communist (#CC0000), Black (#000000), Dire Wolf (#282828) and Onyx (#464646).
What is the main CNN color?
The lead color of the CNN palette is Communist: HEX #CC0000, RGB 204, 0, 0.
How do I use the CNN colors in CSS or Tailwind?
Choose Export to copy the palette as CSS custom properties, a Tailwind theme with shades, SCSS, Swift, Jetpack Compose or JSON design tokens. Open in editor adds every color to the PickXColor board, where you can check contrast and build shades.
Where do these color codes come from?
The codes were collected by brandcolor.dev from CNN's public brand material. For print or legal use, check them against CNN's own guidelines.