#CC8D31 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this orange leans toward amber with a mellow, autumn feel. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, and it works best as an accent beside deep teal or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on #cc8d31, so it can sit behind small body copy. Use the hex code #cc8d31 for food packaging, youth branding, and fall campaigns.
Questions about #cc8d31
What is #cc8d31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc8d31 is rgb(204, 141, 49), in HSL hsl(36, 61%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 76%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc8d31?
Is #cc8d31 readable on white or black?
#cc8d31 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.