#CB490E Hex Color
Vibrant and intense saturated red orange
#cb490e is a high-energy, saturated red-orange that demands attention. Because it is so intense, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the heat. This hex code provides enough contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for high-visibility buttons and safety alerts.
Questions about #cb490e
What is #cb490e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb490e is rgb(203, 73, 14), in HSL hsl(19, 87%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 93%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb490e?
#cb490e is an intense, high-energy hue that works best when balanced by neutral, cooling tones. It creates a professional, grounded aesthetic when paired with a deep charcoal or a soft, creamy off-white to neutralize its natural heat.
Is #cb490e safe for text on light backgrounds?
While #cb490e provides strong contrast against standard white, you should verify its specific accessibility ratios using a checker if your text is small. It serves better as a bold foreground element or alert button than as a primary body text color.
Is #cb490e readable on white or black?
#cb490e has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.