#CC1512 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #cc1512 is a warm, vivid red with a strong orange undertone and medium-dark weight. Its high intensity brings urgency, passion, and forward motion to calls to action, sports graphics, and food branding. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #cc1512
What is #cc1512 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc1512 is rgb(204, 21, 18), in HSL hsl(1, 84%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 91%, 20%.
Does white text work well on #cc1512?
White text provides about 5.7:1 contrast on #cc1512, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text and making it a practical choice for buttons, labels, and other compact interface elements when font weight and rendering remain consistent.
What colors pair well with #cc1512?
Pair #cc1512 with charcoal, warm cream, or muted teal to temper its intensity and create clearer hierarchy. Keep the red for a focal accent, while quieter companion colors handle backgrounds, secondary panels, or supporting typography.
Is #cc1512 readable on white or black?
#cc1512 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.