#CA5C24 Hex Color
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#ca5c24 is a saturated, warm orange with earthy red undertones and enough depth to feel grounded rather than flashy. Its energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent against navy or cream; black text remains readable at about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #ca5c24.
Questions about #ca5c24
What is #ca5c24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca5c24 is rgb(202, 92, 36), in HSL hsl(20, 70%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 82%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca5c24?
Is #ca5c24 a warm or cool color?
#ca5c24 reads as a warm color because its saturated orange base is pulled toward earthy red rather than yellow-green or blue. That warmth gives it an energetic, grounded character suited to autumn palettes, food-focused design, and bold calls to action.
Is #ca5c24 readable on white or black?
#ca5c24 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.