#CB6036 Hex Color
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A saturated, mellow orange, #cb6036 carries a warm, earthy weight that evokes autumn and adventure. This hex code pairs well with slate grays or deep teal for a balanced, modern palette. While it creates bold branding, use it as an accent rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Black text sits comfortably on this shade, meeting WCAG accessibility standards for readability.
Questions about #cb6036
What is #cb6036 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb6036 is rgb(203, 96, 54), in HSL hsl(17, 59%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 73%, 20%.
How should I use #cb6036 in a design layout?
Use #cb6036 as an accent color rather than a primary background to keep designs legible and avoid overwhelming the viewer. It pairs effectively with charcoal or deep teal, offering a sophisticated contrast that anchors the warmth of the orange.
Is #cb6036 readable on white or black?
#cb6036 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.