#CC761A Hex Color
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#cc761a is a fairly saturated, mellow orange with warm golden-brown undertones. Its energetic character suits optimistic, independent brands and creative campaigns for food, sports, safety, or autumn themes. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or charcoal; black text also achieves about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this orange is #cc761a.
Questions about #cc761a
What is #cc761a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc761a is rgb(204, 118, 26), in HSL hsl(31, 77%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 87%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc761a?
Does #cc761a read as warm or cool?
#cc761a reads as a warm color because its orange base is strengthened by golden-brown undertones, creating an energetic yet grounded mood that fits autumn themes, food-focused designs, and optimistic visual accents.
Is #cc761a readable on white or black?
#cc761a has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.