#CC5C4F Hex Color
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This warm, earthy terracotta leans heavily into brick red tones with a slightly muted saturation. Because it feels both grounded and energetic, #cc5c4f works best as a bold accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft creams or desaturated teals to avoid visual clutter. Since black text provides excellent contrast at 5.2:1, this hex code is a solid choice for readable headlines or detailed UI elements.
Questions about #cc5c4f
What is #cc5c4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5c4f is rgb(204, 92, 79), in HSL hsl(6, 55%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 61%, 20%.
What colors pair well with the terracotta tone of #cc5c4f?
This shade works beautifully when paired with soft creams or desaturated teals to ground its high energy. For a more sophisticated look, use charcoal or dark gray for text, as the contrast ratio is excellent for readability in UI design.
Is #cc5c4f readable on white or black?
#cc5c4f has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.