#CB8442 Hex Color
Mellow orange with earthy warmth
#cb8442 is a mellow, moderately muted orange with warm brown and golden undertones. Its earthy lightness suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy in food, sports, or autumn branding; black text also reads clearly on it. The hex code for this orange is #cb8442.
Questions about #cb8442
What is #cb8442 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb8442 is rgb(203, 132, 66), in HSL hsl(29, 57%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 67%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb8442?
Deep navy creates balanced contrast with #cb8442, while cream, black, and muted olive keep the palette grounded. Use the orange as an accent when you want warmth without the intensity of brighter orange.
Is #cb8442 readable on white or black?
#cb8442 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 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.