#CC9E8A Hex Color
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#cc9e8a is a dusty, pastel orange with muted gray undertones. This mellow tone offers a softer alternative to traditional beige, functioning best as a dominant UI background. Because it provides high contrast against black text, small body copy remains highly legible. Pair this hex code with dark slate or deep espresso to prevent the color from appearing washed out on screen.
Questions about #cc9e8a
What is #cc9e8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cc9e8a is rgb(204, 158, 138), in HSL hsl(18, 39%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 32%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cc9e8a for UI design?
Is #cc9e8a a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the warm side of the spectrum, though its significant gray undertones desaturate the intensity of the orange. This specific balance creates a neutral quality, making it less aggressive than bright oranges and easier to use in professional layouts.
Is #cc9e8a readable on white or black?
#cc9e8a has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.