#CC7C0E Hex Color
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The hex code #cc7c0e describes a fairly saturated, mellow orange with warm golden-brown undertones and an energetic, adventurous feel. It suits food packaging, sports branding, construction safety, youth campaigns, and autumn designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, while black text offers strong readability for accessible labels and signage.
Questions about #cc7c0e
What is #cc7c0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc7c0e is rgb(204, 124, 14), in HSL hsl(35, 87%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 93%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc7c0e?
Where does #cc7c0e work well in design?
#cc7c0e suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction accents, youth campaigns, and autumn-themed designs because its warm orange-gold character feels energetic, practical, and easy to notice without the intensity of a bright orange.
Is #cc7c0e readable on white or black?
#cc7c0e has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.