#CC5450 Hex Color
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#cc5450 is a saturated, earthy brick red that carries intense, warm energy. Because of its weight and high visibility, this shade works best as a bold accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted slate blues to ground its natural ferocity. The hex code for this color is #cc5450, and black text offers enough contrast for readability over this hue.
Questions about #cc5450
What is #cc5450 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5450 is rgb(204, 84, 80), in HSL hsl(2, 55%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 61%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #cc5450 in a layout?
Use #cc5450 sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a dominant background, as its intense saturation can quickly overwhelm visual space. It creates a balanced, professional look when paired with muted slate blue or charcoal elements.
Is #cc5450 readable on white or black?
#cc5450 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.