#CA6D32 Hex Color
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This muted orange acts as a versatile mid-tone with a grounded, earthy quality. Because it leans unsaturated, it works better as a supportive accent than a primary background color. Use #ca6d32 to add warmth to autumn-themed designs or sports branding. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to create readable contrast, and the hex code #ca6d32 remains accessible enough for small text against a dark background.
Questions about #ca6d32
What is #ca6d32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca6d32 is rgb(202, 109, 50), in HSL hsl(23, 60%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 75%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca6d32 in a design layout?
Does #ca6d32 work better as a primary or accent color?
Because of its muted, unsaturated quality, #ca6d32 is best utilized as an accent color rather than a dominant background. It creates a grounded, professional feel when used for buttons, icons, or secondary graphic elements in a larger interface.
Is #ca6d32 readable on white or black?
#ca6d32 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.