#CC612C Hex Color
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A saturated, warm orange with a mellow earthy undertone, #cc612c brings energy and strong visual focus to a palette. Use it for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, or autumn accents, where its brightness feels bold without becoming neon. The hex code for this shade is #cc612c. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #cc612c
What is #cc612c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc612c is rgb(204, 97, 44), in HSL hsl(20, 65%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 78%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc612c?
#cc612c pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal because these darker or softer partners temper its saturation while preserving warmth, giving designers options for confident branding, softer editorial layouts, and readable interface accents.
Is #cc612c readable on white or black?
#cc612c has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.