#CC6600 Hex Color
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Curry Powder is a rich, high-energy orange that demands attention without appearing neon. This saturated hue works best as a sharp accent rather than a background, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a composition. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. The hex code for this color is #cc6600, which offers enough contrast to maintain legibility for small body text against black.
Questions about Curry Powder
What is the hex code for Curry Powder?
Curry Powder is #cc6600. In RGB that is rgb(204, 102, 0), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 100%, 20%.
What pairs well with Curry Powder #cc6600?
Curry Powder creates a balanced visual contrast when paired with charcoal or deep slate tones, which ground its intense warmth. Because this saturated orange is naturally dominant, it functions best as a pop of color against neutral, cool-toned backgrounds.
Is #cc6600 suitable for UI design?
Use #cc6600 carefully in user interfaces, primarily as an accent color for calls to action or highlights rather than large blocks of text. Its high intensity can lead to eye fatigue if used as a primary background, so ensure adequate contrast ratios against dark text.
Is Curry Powder readable on white or black?
Curry Powder has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.