#CB7516 Hex Color
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A medium-saturated, warm orange, #cb7516 provides a grounded, autumnal energy. It pairs best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Because it offers strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against this tone. Use this hex code for branding or seasonal designs where you need a touch of adventurous personality without turning neon.
Questions about #cb7516
What is #cb7516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb7516 is rgb(203, 117, 22), in HSL hsl(31, 80%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 89%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #cb7516 in my design work?
Use #cb7516 as a high-impact accent color because its intensity can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. It creates excellent contrast against charcoal or dark neutral text, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or seasonal branding elements.
Is #cb7516 readable on white or black?
#cb7516 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.