#CC5B53 Hex Color
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Brick red #cc5b53 is a grounded, saturated tone that leans into a warm terracotta aesthetic. It functions best as an accent color rather than a large background, where its intensity can become overwhelming. Pair it with charcoal gray or soft cream to balance its bold energy. The hex code for this red is #cc5b53, and black text offers enough contrast for clear readability against it.
Questions about #cc5b53
What is #cc5b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5b53 is rgb(204, 91, 83), in HSL hsl(4, 54%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 59%, 20%.
Which colors pair best with #cc5b53 in a design palette?
This earthy shade thrives when grounded by neutral tones like charcoal or soft cream. Because #cc5b53 is quite saturated, these darker and lighter neutrals prevent the color from overwhelming your layout while maintaining its warm, rustic character.
Is #cc5b53 suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #cc5b53 as a background for text is generally not recommended for accessibility, as the contrast ratio is usually insufficient for standard reading. It is much more effective as an accent color for buttons, headings, or borders against a neutral backdrop.
Is #cc5b53 readable on white or black?
#cc5b53 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.