#CC7000 Hex Color
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The hex code #cc7000 is a highly saturated, medium-dark orange with strong golden undertones. Its warm intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, sports graphics, and autumn branding. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains readable, meeting WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #cc7000
What is #cc7000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc7000 is rgb(204, 112, 0), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 100%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc7000?
Where does #cc7000 work best?
#cc7000 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports graphics, autumn branding, badges, and highlights rather than as a full-page background, where its intensity can guide attention without overwhelming the layout.
Is #cc7000 readable on white or black?
#cc7000 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.