#CC9C64 Hex Color
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#cc9c64 is a soft, muted orange with golden-brown undertones and a warm, mellow character. Its gentle saturation suits spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and autumn branding. Use it as a supporting background with dark navy or charcoal accents; black text reads clearly at about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #cc9c64.
Questions about #cc9c64
What is #cc9c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc9c64 is rgb(204, 156, 100), in HSL hsl(32, 50%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 51%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc9c64?
Is #cc9c64 a warm or cool color?
#cc9c64 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base and golden-brown undertones lean toward sunlight, earth, and natural materials. Its softened saturation keeps that warmth mellow rather than bright, making it calmer than a vivid orange.
Is #cc9c64 readable on white or black?
#cc9c64 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.