#CC3216 Hex Color
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#cc3216 is a strong, saturated red with a warm, slightly orange undertone that reads bold and beaming. Its high saturation and mid darkness make it a natural accent or call to action, though a full background can feel loud fast. Pair it with deep navy for a combination that flatters both. White text on top hits about 5.2:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #cc3216
What is #cc3216 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc3216 is rgb(204, 50, 22), in HSL hsl(9, 81%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 89%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc3216?
Deep navy makes #cc3216 look richer than camel or tan ever could, since the cool base offsets its heat. Cream and charcoal also work when you need larger red surfaces to feel grounded.
Is #cc3216 readable on white or black?
#cc3216 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.