#CB8A17 Hex Color
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#cb8a17 is a muted orange with a golden, slightly brown undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent instead of a full background. The warm, autumnal feel suits food branding, sports, and seasonal themes. Black text on #cb8a17 reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #cb8a17
What is #cb8a17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb8a17 is rgb(203, 138, 23), in HSL hsl(38, 80%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 89%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cb8a17?
Is #cb8a17 readable on white or black?
#cb8a17 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.