#CC8A65 Hex Color
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#cc8a65 is a muted, warm orange with dusty terracotta and soft brown undertones. It brings mellow optimism without demanding attention, making it useful for food packaging, autumn campaigns, youth branding, and construction safety accents. Use this hex code as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text achieves about 7.4:1 contrast for readable labels and body copy.
Questions about #cc8a65
What is #cc8a65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8a65 is rgb(204, 138, 101), in HSL hsl(22, 50%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 50%, 20%.
Does #cc8a65 read as a warm or cool color?
#cc8a65 reads as a warm, muted orange because its terracotta hue is softened by brown undertones, creating mellow energy rather than the sharp brightness associated with vivid orange or neon tones.
What colors pair well with #cc8a65?
Is #cc8a65 readable on white or black?
#cc8a65 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.