#CC626B Hex Color
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This mellow, terracotta-inspired red offers a grounded, rustic warmth without the intensity of a primary hue. Because of its desaturated character, #cc626b works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, slate blues to create a balanced, professional contrast. Since it maintains high readability, black text shows clearly against this hex code for accessible, small-scale typography.
Questions about #cc626b
What is #cc626b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc626b is rgb(204, 98, 107), in HSL hsl(355, 51%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 48%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc626b in a design scheme?
Because of its desaturated character, #cc626b pairs exceptionally well with cool, slate blues to create a balanced, professional contrast. This combination stabilizes the inherent warmth of the terracotta tone, making it suitable for modern interfaces or print layouts requiring a sophisticated, earthy touch.
Is #cc626b readable on white or black?
#cc626b has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.