#CB5C24 Hex Color
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Rich and highly saturated, #cb5c24 is a warm orange with earthy red undertones and enough lightness to feel energetic without looking neon. Its bold character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #cb5c24.
Questions about #cb5c24
What is #cb5c24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb5c24 is rgb(203, 92, 36), in HSL hsl(20, 70%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 82%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cb5c24?
Does #cb5c24 read as warm or cool?
#cb5c24 reads as a warm orange because its strong red component shifts it toward earthy terracotta rather than yellow-orange, while high saturation adds energy and moderate lightness keeps the shade grounded instead of neon.
Is #cb5c24 readable on white or black?
#cb5c24 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.