#CC7A10 Hex Color

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#cc7a10 is a warm, fairly saturated orange with mellow golden-brown undertones and a confident, energetic feel. It suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and creative fun, fitting food branding, sports graphics, safety signage, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a strong accent with charcoal or deep navy; black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #cc7a10.

Questions about #cc7a10

What is #cc7a10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc7a10 is rgb(204, 122, 16), in HSL hsl(34, 85%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 92%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc7a10?
#cc7a10 pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and warm neutrals, balancing its saturated orange character while creating a grounded, high-energy palette that still feels polished in digital and print layouts. Use it as an accent for the strongest effect.
What mood does #cc7a10 convey, and where can designers use it?
#cc7a10 conveys confident, energetic warmth through its fairly saturated orange hue and mellow golden-brown undertone, making it a strong fit for food branding, sports graphics, safety signage, and autumn campaigns that need visibility and optimism.
Is #cc7a10 readable on white or black?
#cc7a10 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.