#CC280A Hex Color
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#cc280a is a saturated, warm red with a slight orange undertone and strong visual impact. Its bold, energetic character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and warning accents. Use it sparingly against neutral backgrounds, with white text for readable contrast. The hex code for this vivid red is #cc280a.
Questions about #cc280a
What is #cc280a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc280a is rgb(204, 40, 10), in HSL hsl(9, 91%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 95%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc280a?
Is #cc280a a warm or cool color?
#cc280a reads as a warm red because its hue leans toward orange rather than violet, giving it an energetic, urgent feel that suits calls to action, food-related visuals, sports graphics, and small warning accents.
Is #cc280a readable on white or black?
#cc280a has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.