#CC3F2A Hex Color
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#cc3f2a is a warm, saturated red with orange undertones and enough brightness to command attention without looking fluorescent. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent alerts. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or cream rather than a full background. The hex code #cc3f2a supports white body text with about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #cc3f2a
What is #cc3f2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc3f2a is rgb(204, 63, 42), in HSL hsl(8, 66%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 79%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc3f2a in a palette?
Why does #cc3f2a feel warm rather than cool?
#cc3f2a reads as warm because its red base leans toward orange, creating a lively, heated impression rather than the cooler feel often associated with blue-leaning reds or deeper wine-like shades.
Is #cc3f2a readable on white or black?
#cc3f2a has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.