#CC2411 Hex Color
Bold heat with urgent energy
#cc2411 is a saturated, warm red with a darkened orange undertone. Its high intensity creates urgency and visual weight, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and warning accents. Use it sparingly beside cream or charcoal. White text provides about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #cc2411.
Questions about #cc2411
What is #cc2411 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc2411 is rgb(204, 36, 17), in HSL hsl(6, 85%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 92%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc2411?
#cc2411 pairs well with cream for a warm, high-contrast look and charcoal for a grounded, modern palette, while muted neutrals help keep its saturated red from overwhelming the overall design.
Where does #cc2411 work best?
#cc2411 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and warning elements, where its warm intensity creates urgency without covering the entire layout or competing with supporting content.
Is #cc2411 readable on white or black?
#cc2411 has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.