#CC8A28 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #cc8a28 sits between amber and burnt orange with an earthy, golden undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it adds warmth without shouting. That balance suits autumn themes, food branding, and Halloween palettes. Use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background, since it can turn muddy across large areas. Black text passes AA on it at about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #cc8a28
What is #cc8a28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8a28 is rgb(204, 138, 40), in HSL hsl(36, 67%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 80%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc8a28?
Is #cc8a28 readable on white or black?
#cc8a28 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 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.