#CC0A34 Hex Color
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#cc0a34 is a saturated, warm red with a slight pink undertone and enough darkness to feel forceful rather than flashy. Its high chroma suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and emergency interfaces. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or warm cream. White text remains readable, with about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #cc0a34.
Questions about #cc0a34
What is #cc0a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc0a34 is rgb(204, 10, 52), in HSL hsl(347, 91%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 75%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc0a34?
For balanced pairings, use #cc0a34 with charcoal for a strong, modern contrast or warm cream for softer separation; muted neutrals keep its saturated red from overwhelming a layout and preserve its sense of urgency.
Why does #cc0a34 read as a warm red?
#cc0a34 reads as a warm red because its red base is shifted slightly toward pink rather than blue; its deep value and high saturation make it feel forceful, energetic, and urgent instead of soft or pastel.
Is #cc0a34 readable on white or black?
#cc0a34 has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.