#CB8B53 Hex Color
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The hex code #cb8b53 is a muted, warm orange shade with mellow brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation suggests optimism and creativity without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, or youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio on this color, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #cb8b53
What is #cb8b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb8b53 is rgb(203, 139, 83), in HSL hsl(28, 54%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 59%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cb8b53?
What mood does #cb8b53 convey?
#cb8b53 feels warm, mellow, and approachable because its muted orange hue is softened by brown undertones. It brings optimism and creative energy without the intensity of bright orange, making it useful for welcoming autumnal designs and friendly visual accents.
Is #cb8b53 readable on white or black?
#cb8b53 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.