#CC243D Hex Color
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The hex code #cc243d is a saturated, warm red with a strong raspberry undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and urgent interface states. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or soft cream rather than a full background. White text meets WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #cc243d
What is #cc243d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc243d is rgb(204, 36, 61), in HSL hsl(351, 70%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 70%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc243d?
Is #cc243d readable on white or black?
#cc243d has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.