#CC6F23 Hex Color
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The #cc6f23 hex code identifies a fairly saturated, mellow orange with warm red-gold undertones. Its moderate depth brings optimism and a sense of adventure without becoming neon, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, or Halloween accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #cc6f23
What is #cc6f23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc6f23 is rgb(204, 111, 35), in HSL hsl(27, 71%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 83%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc6f23?
Where does #cc6f23 work best in a palette?
Use #cc6f23 as a supporting tone or focused accent in food, sports, construction safety, youth, and autumn-themed designs, where its warm saturation adds energy without overwhelming the full layout as a dominant background.
Is #cc6f23 readable on white or black?
#cc6f23 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.