#CC8B00 Hex Color
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This saturated mustard orange feels warm and energetic without being neon. Because it carries a strong yellow undertone, #cc8b00 works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a large-scale background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to balance its intensity. With a 7.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers excellent readability for fine UI details like buttons or icons.
Questions about #cc8b00
What is #cc8b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8b00 is rgb(204, 139, 0), in HSL hsl(41, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 100%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #cc8b00 for a balanced design?
Is #cc8b00 readable on white or black?
#cc8b00 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.