#CC5A4D Hex Color
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#cc5a4d is a mellow brick red with warm terracotta undertones. Its medium saturation keeps it grounded instead of loud, so it works best as a supporting tone or a 10% accent rather than a full background. Try it against sage green or warm cream for rustic branding, autumn palettes, and food packaging. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 5.1:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #cc5a4d
What is #cc5a4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5a4d is rgb(204, 90, 77), in HSL hsl(6, 55%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 62%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc5a4d?
#cc5a4d pairs well with sage, warm cream, and deep navy. The muted brick tone flatters earthy greens and soft neutrals, while navy gives it a richer, more traditional contrast than camel or beige would.
Is #cc5a4d readable on white or black?
#cc5a4d has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.