#CC782E Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #cc782e carries a warm, baked-clay personality that feels grounded rather than electric. This shade works best as an accent in outdoor-inspired palettes or alongside deep charcoal greys for high contrast. Because it meets accessibility standards for readable text, the hex code #cc782e is a reliable choice for buttons or headers that need to command attention without overwhelming a design.
Questions about #cc782e
What is #cc782e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc782e is rgb(204, 120, 46), in HSL hsl(28, 63%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 77%, 20%.
What is the best way to use #cc782e in a design?
#cc782e works exceptionally well as an accent color for buttons or headers that need to capture attention without visual fatigue. It feels most natural in outdoor-inspired color schemes, specifically when balanced against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or cream.
Is #cc782e readable on white or black?
#cc782e has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.