#CC6E21 Hex Color
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#cc6e21 is a fairly saturated, medium-dark orange with warm golden-brown undertones. Its mellow intensity brings optimism and creative energy without feeling neon. Use it as a supporting tone for food, beverage, sports, autumn, or youth-focused designs. The hex code #cc6e21 also supports black text at about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #cc6e21
What is #cc6e21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc6e21 is rgb(204, 110, 33), in HSL hsl(27, 72%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 84%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc6e21?
#cc6e21 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted sage, which balance its warm saturation without competing for attention across brand palettes, packaging, and editorial layouts. Use navy for stronger contrast or cream for a softer autumn-inspired palette.
Is #cc6e21 readable on white or black?
#cc6e21 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.