#CC5D48 Hex Color
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Brick red, softened toward terracotta. #cc5d48 sits at a mid lightness, so it carries warmth without the alarm of a pure red. It reads rustic and confident, working best as an accent against cream or sage rather than a full background. Black text on this hex code hits 5.2:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #cc5d48
What is #cc5d48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc5d48 is rgb(204, 93, 72), in HSL hsl(10, 56%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 65%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc5d48?
Cream and sage soften its warmth for rustic palettes, while deep teal or navy give it a sharper, more modern contrast. Avoid pale grays, which wash out its muted undertone.
Is #cc5d48 readable on white or black?
#cc5d48 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.