#CC1118 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity red commands immediate attention. Because it is so loud, #cc1118 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a full background. Pair it with charcoal gray or crisp white to balance the visual heat. The hex code is #cc1118, which supports white text legibly for clean, accessible UI design.
Questions about #cc1118
What is #cc1118 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc1118 is rgb(204, 17, 24), in HSL hsl(358, 85%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 88%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #cc1118 in a design?
Use #cc1118 as a high-impact accent alongside neutral tones to maintain visual balance. It works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal for typography or a crisp, stark white to enhance its inherent vibrancy in UI elements.
Is #cc1118 readable on white or black?
#cc1118 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.