#CC4239 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Because #cc4239 is so heavy and warm, it works best as an accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a large UI background. It pairs well with slate grays or deep navies to ground its inherent energy. White text is highly readable against this hue, exceeding standard accessibility requirements for small body copy.
Questions about #cc4239
What is #cc4239 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc4239 is rgb(204, 66, 57), in HSL hsl(4, 59%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 72%, 20%.
What colors best complement #cc4239 in a design scheme?
Is #cc4239 suitable for small text or body copy?
While #cc4239 is highly readable against light backgrounds, it should generally be reserved for accent elements rather than body text. Its high saturation works best for calls to action or UI alerts where drawing immediate user attention is the priority.
Is #cc4239 readable on white or black?
#cc4239 has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.