#CC5955 Hex Color
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This brick red balances earthy, terracotta undertones with enough saturation to feel active and bold. Because it sits on the warm side of the spectrum, #cc5955 works best as a primary call to action or a striking accent rather than a background. Use it against muted, cool grays to prevent the color from feeling muddy. The hex code is #cc5955. Black text maintains excellent legibility over this shade.
Questions about #cc5955
What is #cc5955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5955 is rgb(204, 89, 85), in HSL hsl(2, 54%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 58%, 20%.
Which colors work best when designing with #cc5955?
This brick red pairs effectively with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its intensity. Because #cc5955 carries significant warmth, these cooler, neutral backgrounds prevent the color from appearing muddy while keeping the overall palette sophisticated and readable.
Is #cc5955 suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #cc5955 for large bodies of text is generally discouraged as it can strain the eyes. It is much better suited for high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons, vibrant section headers, or striking graphic accents that need immediate visual attention.
Is #cc5955 readable on white or black?
#cc5955 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.