#CC0C06 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with high saturation and medium-dark value, #cc0c06 feels urgent, energetic, and impossible to overlook. This bold hex code suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents where speed and passion matter. Use it sparingly beside charcoal or cream, since its intensity can dominate layouts. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #cc0c06
What is #cc0c06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc0c06 is rgb(204, 12, 6), in HSL hsl(2, 94%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 97%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc0c06?
#cc0c06 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which give its saturated warmth room to lead without making the palette feel flat or overly traditional. Use charcoal for structure and cream for softer supporting areas.
Is #cc0c06 readable on white or black?
#cc0c06 has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.