#CA703B Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances earthy warmth with an approachable, friendly personality. Because it avoids the harshness of neon shades, #ca703b functions best as a secondary accent or a warming pop in a neutral interface. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its energy. The hex code for this autumnal, grounded tone is #ca703b, which offers enough contrast for legible text.
Questions about #ca703b
What is #ca703b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca703b is rgb(202, 112, 59), in HSL hsl(22, 57%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 71%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #ca703b?
#ca703b works best when balanced against neutral, grounding tones to prevent visual fatigue. It creates a sophisticated, professional contrast when used alongside charcoal or deep slate, allowing the warmth of the orange to pop without overwhelming your primary interface text.
Is #ca703b readable on white or black?
#ca703b has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.