#CC8741 Hex Color
Muted caramel warmth with an earthy edge
Food packaging and autumn campaigns often reach for caramel, a muted orange with brown undertones. #cc8741 sits low in saturation, so it reads mellow instead of loud, and it flatters cream or charcoal palettes. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. Black text passes AA on this hex code with room to spare.
Questions about #cc8741
What is #cc8741 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8741 is rgb(204, 135, 65), in HSL hsl(30, 58%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 68%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cc8741?
Deep teal and navy make #cc8741 feel richer than pairing it with white or cream. For rustic or food-themed designs, try it alongside charcoal or warm beige tones.
Is #cc8741 readable on white or black?
#cc8741 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 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.