#CB7A42 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, mellow tone that feels approachable and grounding. Because of its lower saturation, #cb7a42 functions best as a supportive accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays. The hex code for this shade is #cb7a42, and it offers enough contrast for legible black text on screen layouts.
Questions about #cb7a42
What is #cb7a42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb7a42 is rgb(203, 122, 66), in HSL hsl(25, 57%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 67%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #cb7a42 in a professional design scheme?
#cb7a42 works best as a secondary or accent color because its low saturation prevents it from overwhelming layouts. It creates a balanced look when paired with deep charcoal or soft off-white backgrounds, providing a warm, organic contrast that feels modern yet inviting.
Is #cb7a42 readable on white or black?
#cb7a42 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.