#CA5A04 Hex Color
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#ca5a04 is a saturated, warm orange with a strong red-brown undertone and medium-dark value. Its energetic character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a bold accent with charcoal or deep teal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #ca5a04 supports readable black body text at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #ca5a04
What is #ca5a04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca5a04 is rgb(202, 90, 4), in HSL hsl(26, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 98%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #ca5a04?
#ca5a04 pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, cream, and muted earth tones, which balance its saturated orange warmth without competing for attention. Use it as an accent alongside neutral surfaces or cooler backgrounds for a grounded, high-energy palette.
Is #ca5a04 readable on white or black?
#ca5a04 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.