#CC6D1A Hex Color
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A fairly saturated, warm orange with a mellow, earthy undertone. Its medium depth gives it an optimistic, independent energy that suits food and beverage branding, sports graphics, or autumn campaigns. Use #cc6d1a as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full background. The hex code #cc6d1a also supports black body text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #cc6d1a
What is #cc6d1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc6d1a is rgb(204, 109, 26), in HSL hsl(28, 77%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 87%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc6d1a in a design palette?
#cc6d1a pairs well with deep navy, muted teal, cream, and charcoal because these cooler or quieter tones balance its warm saturation, giving food, sports, and autumn palettes contrast without making the overall design feel harsh. Use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a broad background.
Is #cc6d1a readable on white or black?
#cc6d1a has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.