#CC6C72 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #cc6c72 is a muted reddish terracotta with soft dusty undertones rather than bright intensity. Its grounded character suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and romantic accents, while its red base adds energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep navy; black text remains readable at about 6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #cc6c72.
Questions about #cc6c72
What is #cc6c72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc6c72 is rgb(204, 108, 114), in HSL hsl(356, 48%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 44%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc6c72?
#cc6c72 pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal because their light or deep neutral values balance its dusty red warmth. Use cream for a softer rustic palette, navy for stronger contrast, or charcoal for grounded text and accents.
Does #cc6c72 read as warm or cool?
#cc6c72 reads as a warm color because its red base and terracotta character place it closer to warm earthy hues than cool blue or violet. Its dusty undertone softens the intensity, giving designs a mellow, grounded mood rather than a bright or urgent one.
Is #cc6c72 readable on white or black?
#cc6c72 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.