#CC750A Hex Color
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#cc750a is a saturated, warm orange with a mellow, earthy character. It works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. Pair this hex code with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground its intensity. Black text provides excellent legibility here, achieving a 6.1:1 contrast ratio that safely exceeds WCAG standards for small type.
Questions about #cc750a
What is #cc750a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc750a is rgb(204, 117, 10), in HSL hsl(33, 91%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 95%, 20%.
What color pairs best with #cc750a?
Is #cc750a suitable for UI text?
You can safely use #cc750a for large headings or graphic elements, but it is too vibrant for body text. When paired with black or dark text, this hex color maintains a 6.1:1 contrast ratio, which is excellent for accessibility on white backgrounds.
Is #cc750a readable on white or black?
#cc750a has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.