#CA802F Hex Color

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Mellow and muted, #ca802f carries a warm, earthy quality that avoids the harshness of vivid orange. It works best as an accent color, adding energy to neutral palettes without overpowering the design. Because this shade provides sufficient contrast for small text, it remains a legible choice for branding and UI elements. The hex code for this versatile orange is #ca802f.

Questions about #ca802f

What is #ca802f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca802f is rgb(202, 128, 47), in HSL hsl(31, 62%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 77%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca802f?
This warm tone works best when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or cool teals to balance its inherent warmth. Using it against slate or soft grays prevents the palette from feeling too intense or overwhelming in a design composition.
Is #ca802f readable on white or black?
#ca802f has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.