#CA7B29 Hex Color
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Warm and moderately muted, #ca7b29 has earthy brown undertones that give orange a grounded, approachable feel. Its mellow saturation supports optimism, creativity, and adventure without overwhelming a layout. Use the hex code #ca7b29 as a supporting brand tone or autumn accent, paired with navy or cream. Black text reads clearly on it, making it suitable for accessible labels and small body copy.
Questions about #ca7b29
What is #ca7b29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca7b29 is rgb(202, 123, 41), in HSL hsl(31, 66%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 80%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca7b29?
#ca7b29 pairs especially well with navy, cream, and deep brown, which balance its warm orange base without competing with it across warm branding, interfaces, and editorial accents with ease. Use navy for stronger contrast and cream for a softer palette.
What mood does #ca7b29 create in a design?
#ca7b29 creates a warm, approachable mood with earthy brown undertones, bringing optimism and creative energy without the sharp intensity of a bright orange in busy layouts and editorial compositions alike. It works well as a supporting brand tone, autumn accent, button, or highlight.
Is #ca7b29 readable on white or black?
#ca7b29 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.