#CA330D Hex Color
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The hex color #ca330d is a saturated, warm red-orange with medium lightness and a slightly earthy undertone. This hex code brings energy to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent highlights, but it can overpower large surfaces. Pair it with charcoal or muted blue, and use white text for small body copy with about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ca330d
What is #ca330d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca330d is rgb(202, 51, 13), in HSL hsl(12, 88%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 94%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #ca330d?
A muted blue and charcoal pair well with #ca330d, balancing its saturated warmth without competing for attention; off-white can soften the palette, while the darker neutral suits text and supporting elements.
What mood does #ca330d create in a design?
The hex color #ca330d creates an energetic, urgent mood with a warm, slightly earthy edge, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and brief highlights rather than expansive background areas.
Is #ca330d readable on white or black?
#ca330d has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.