#CC5262 Hex Color
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Saturated and medium-dark, #cc5262 sits between red and terracotta, a brick red with warm, earthy undertones. It holds enough contrast with black text (about 5.0:1) to pass WCAG AA behind small body copy. The hex code works best as an accent or call-to-action color, and it reads richer against deep teal than against plain white.
Questions about #cc5262
What is #cc5262 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5262 is rgb(204, 82, 98), in HSL hsl(352, 54%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 52%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc5262?
Deep teal and navy bring out its warmth, while cream softens it for rustic or autumn palettes. Avoid pale grays, which make it look washed out.
Is #cc5262 readable on white or black?
#cc5262 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.