#CC7204 Hex Color
Mellow amber-orange with autumn warmth
Reach for #cc7204 when a design needs a mellow, pumpkin-toned orange that stays warm without shouting. Its medium darkness keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full background. It flatters deep teal and cream especially well. The hex code #cc7204 carries an easygoing autumn energy that suits food branding, sports, and seasonal campaigns.
Questions about #cc7204
What is #cc7204 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc7204 is rgb(204, 114, 4), in HSL hsl(33, 96%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 98%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc7204?
Deep teal and navy make #cc7204 feel richer, while cream keeps the pairing warm and soft. Skip bright white backgrounds, which wash out its earthy depth.
Is #cc7204 readable on white or black?
#cc7204 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.