#CA8A63 Hex Color
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#ca8a63 is an unsaturated, mellow orange with distinct terracotta undertones. It feels approachable and warm, making it effective for autumn branding or casual food marketing. Because of its muted character, it works best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy for a modern contrast, as black text remains legible on this hex code.
Questions about #ca8a63
What is #ca8a63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca8a63 is rgb(202, 138, 99), in HSL hsl(23, 49%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 51%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ca8a63?
Is #ca8a63 a warm or cool color?
The #ca8a63 hex code is distinctly warm, rooted in earthy orange and brown terracotta tones. Its warmth is approachable and grounded, making it much easier to use in interfaces than a bright, saturated traffic-cone orange which can feel aggressive.
Is #ca8a63 readable on white or black?
#ca8a63 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.