#CC6F18 Hex Color
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#cc6f18 is a fairly saturated, warm orange with mellow red and brown undertones. Its medium-dark value brings optimism and creative energy to food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy or charcoal. The hex code supports clear black text and meets WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #cc6f18
What is #cc6f18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc6f18 is rgb(204, 111, 24), in HSL hsl(29, 79%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 88%, 20%.
Which colors pair well with #cc6f18?
What mood does #cc6f18 create in a design?
#cc6f18 reads as warm, optimistic, and energetic, while its brown undertone keeps the orange grounded rather than loud. It suits food graphics, sports visuals, autumn campaigns, and accents that need approachable creative warmth.
Is #cc6f18 readable on white or black?
#cc6f18 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.