#CC8547 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a grounded, earthy quality. Because it is muted, the hex code #cc8547 serves best as a supporting accent or secondary tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or dark teals. Designers can confidently overlay black text, as the contrast ratio of 7.0:1 ensures clear readability for all audiences.
Questions about #cc8547
What is #cc8547 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8547 is rgb(204, 133, 71), in HSL hsl(28, 57%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 65%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
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Is #cc8547 readable on white or black?
#cc8547 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.