#CC5755 Hex Color
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#cc5755 is a warm, moderately saturated red with softened terracotta and brick undertones. Its mellow strength suggests energy, passion, confidence, and grounded warmth without the sharpness of vivid scarlet. Use it as a supporting brand color, seasonal accent, or call-to-action in food, sports, and rustic designs. The hex code #cc5755 supports readable black body text at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #cc5755
What is #cc5755 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5755 is rgb(204, 87, 85), in HSL hsl(1, 54%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 58%, 20%.
Is #cc5755 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #cc5755 reads as warm because its red base is softened by earthy brick and terracotta undertones, giving it grounded energy rather than the sharper, cooler impression of blue-based reds.
What colors pair well with #cc5755?
The hex color #cc5755 pairs well with warm neutrals, cream, charcoal, muted sage, and deep navy, balancing its brick warmth without competing with its moderate saturation. Use cream for softer layouts and darker accents for stronger contrast.
Is #cc5755 readable on white or black?
#cc5755 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.