#CC4161 Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #cc4161 is a saturated reddish red with raspberry undertones and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. It brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, and romance branding. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or cream. White text provides about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #cc4161.
Questions about #cc4161
What is #cc4161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc4161 is rgb(204, 65, 97), in HSL hsl(346, 58%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 52%, 20%.
Does #cc4161 work with white text?
#cc4161 with white text provides about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, which generally passes WCAG AA for normal-sized text but leaves little margin; test your exact font weight and size before using it for important interface content.
What colors pair well with #cc4161?
For a balanced palette, #cc4161 pairs well with charcoal and cream: charcoal sharpens its energy, while cream softens the raspberry undertone and gives the saturated red more breathing room without competing with its strong visual presence.
Is #cc4161 readable on white or black?
#cc4161 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.