#CC1919 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark red, #cc1919 has warm undertones and a forceful, high-energy presence. Its strong chroma suits calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, and small interface accents more than full-page backgrounds. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast on this shade, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #cc1919.
Questions about #cc1919
What is #cc1919 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc1919 is rgb(204, 25, 25), in HSL hsl(0, 78%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 88%, 20%.
Does white text work well on #cc1919?
Yes, white text on #cc1919 reaches about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text and making it a practical choice for buttons, labels, and other readable interface elements when the surrounding design does not reduce clarity.
What colors pair well with #cc1919?
Pair #cc1919 with white or charcoal for crisp contrast, or soften its intensity with muted neutrals and cool blue-green accents; these combinations balance the red’s warm, forceful energy without competing with it.
Where should #cc1919 be used?
Use #cc1919 for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, alerts, and small interface accents, where its saturated red creates urgency and focus while limiting visual fatigue across a page. Reserve full-page backgrounds for cases where its intensity is intentional.
Is #cc1919 readable on white or black?
#cc1919 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.