#CC8462 Hex Color
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Reach for this mellow orange when a palette needs warmth without the noise. Its low saturation gives it a clay-like, grounded feel that suits autumn themes, food packaging, and youth branding. The hex code #cc8462 works best as a supporting tone, flattering deep navy, and black text passes AA contrast on it. At large sizes it can read muddy, so keep crisper accents nearby.
Questions about #cc8462
What is #cc8462 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8462 is rgb(204, 132, 98), in HSL hsl(19, 51%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 52%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc8462?
Deep navy makes #cc8462 feel richer than beige or cream does, while charcoal keeps the pairing casual and modern. Skip bright reds and yellows, which crowd its muted warmth.
Is #cc8462 readable on white or black?
#cc8462 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.