#CC711C Hex Color
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The hex code #cc711c is a fairly saturated, warm orange with mellow, earthy undertones. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism and adventure while supporting creative, playful branding. Use it as a strong accent for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, or construction safety. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, supporting accessible labels and interface content.
Questions about #cc711c
What is #cc711c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc711c is rgb(204, 113, 28), in HSL hsl(29, 76%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 86%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc711c?
What mood does #cc711c create in a design?
#cc711c creates a warm, optimistic, earthy mood, with enough saturation to feel energetic rather than dusty, making it effective as a strong accent in food packaging, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, and safety-focused construction designs.
Is #cc711c readable on white or black?
#cc711c has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.