#CC7730 Hex Color
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Autumn packaging and Halloween graphics often call for #cc7730, a mellow orange with warm brown undertones. The hex code sits between pumpkin and caramel, muted enough to feel earthy rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or accent beside deep teal, since it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on it at 6.2:1, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #cc7730
What is #cc7730 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc7730 is rgb(204, 119, 48), in HSL hsl(27, 62%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 76%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc7730?
Is #cc7730 readable on white or black?
#cc7730 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.