#CC3045 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#cc3045 is a high-intensity, saturated red that demands attention. Because it is so loud and aggressive, this shade works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI alerts rather than a full-page background. It pairs well with slate grays or muted navies to ground its inherent energy. White text maintains readable contrast against this hex code, making it functional for bold interface elements.
Questions about #cc3045
What is #cc3045 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc3045 is rgb(204, 48, 69), in HSL hsl(352, 62%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 66%, 20%.
What is the best way to use #cc3045 in user interface design?
#cc3045 is inherently aggressive and loud, so it functions best as an accent color for calls to action or critical UI alerts rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted navies to ground its energy.
Is #cc3045 readable on white or black?
#cc3045 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.