#CC9774 Hex Color
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A muted, warm orange with soft peach and brown undertones, #cc9774 feels gentle and youthful. Its light, unsaturated finish suits branding, packaging, and spring or autumn backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly with about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #cc9774.
Questions about #cc9774
What is #cc9774 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc9774 is rgb(204, 151, 116), in HSL hsl(24, 46%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 43%, 20%.
Which colors pair well with #cc9774?
#cc9774 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and sage, which balance its warm peach-brown undertones without overpowering them. Use navy for crisp contrast, charcoal for softer text, and sage for a calm, natural palette.
Is #cc9774 warm or cool?
#cc9774 is a warm, muted orange because its peach and brown undertones lean toward red and yellow rather than blue. Its low saturation softens the warmth, giving it a gentle, grounded look instead of a bright orange effect.
Is #cc9774 readable on white or black?
#cc9774 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.