#CCA28F Hex Color
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#cca28f is a dusty, unsaturated orange with gentle, warm undertones. It works effectively as a soft background for web interfaces or branding projects. Because this color provides a 9.1:1 contrast ratio with black text, your body copy remains perfectly readable. Pair this hex code with a dark charcoal to ground its mellow appearance without losing that sense of youth and optimism.
Questions about #cca28f
What is #cca28f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cca28f is rgb(204, 162, 143), in HSL hsl(19, 37%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 30%, 20%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cca28f?
#cca28f works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep espresso, as these dark neutrals ground its mellow, dusty character. For a more vibrant contrast, try soft teal or olive accents which complement the underlying warmth without overpowering the palette.
Is #cca28f readable on white or black?
#cca28f has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.