#CB5D24 Hex Color
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Somewhere between burnt orange and terracotta, #cb5d24 is a saturated shade with a red undertone and real heat. Its strong chroma at a mid lightness reads bold and warm, so it earns its spot as a call-to-action or accent color rather than a full background. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code #cb5d24 also pairs well with deep teal for balance.
Questions about #cb5d24
What is #cb5d24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb5d24 is rgb(203, 93, 36), in HSL hsl(20, 70%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 82%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb5d24?
Deep teal and dark charcoal balance the heat of #cb5d24, since cool darks calm its intensity. Warm cream softens it for friendlier food and autumn palettes.
Is #cb5d24 readable on white or black?
#cb5d24 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.