#CC1519 Hex Color
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#cc1519 is a saturated, strong red with high chroma and medium-dark lightness, giving designs an urgent, energetic edge. Its warm, vivid character suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accent areas. Use the hex code #cc1519 with white text for clear contrast, while avoiding it as a full-page background.
Questions about #cc1519
What is #cc1519 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc1519 is rgb(204, 21, 25), in HSL hsl(359, 81%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 88%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc1519?
Where should #cc1519 be used in interface design?
#cc1519 works best as a focused accent for primary buttons, error states, price labels, sports graphics, and urgent notices, rather than as a large background that can overwhelm content and create visual fatigue.
Is #cc1519 readable on white or black?
#cc1519 has a 5.69:1 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.