#CC0001 Hex Color
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Albanian Red is a highly saturated, aggressive hue that demands immediate attention. This intense red works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or error states rather than a background. Pair it with soft, warm grays to soften its visual impact. With a contrast ratio of 5.9:1, white text remains readable. The hex code for this powerful shade is #cc0001.
About Albanian Red
Hot wax pooling on a white tablecloth
What does albanian red mean?
This red often signals urgency, passion, and warning, and it commonly marks celebration and luck in many cultures. Full saturation and mid-range depth give it heat without brightness, so it reads bold and steady rather than jittery.
Where you see albanian red
- fire hydrant
- stop sign
- sports car
- cherries
- fire truck
- wax seal
What it works for
Use it for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and accents that need attention without swallowing the whole layout.
What colors go with albanian red?
Questions about Albanian Red
What is the hex code for Albanian Red?
Albanian Red is #cc0001. In RGB that is rgb(204, 0, 1), in HSL hsl(360, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 20%.
How should Albanian Red #cc0001 be used in web design?
Use #cc0001 sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background or large element. Because it is so aggressive and attention-grabbing, it works perfectly for critical UI alerts, error states, or high-conversion call to action buttons.
Is Albanian Red readable on white or black?
Albanian Red has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.