#CCA467 Hex Color
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The hex code #cca467 is a light, unsaturated orange with golden undertones, giving designs mellow warmth and soft optimism. This pastel shade works well for spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting background with deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable at about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #cca467
What is #cca467 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cca467 is rgb(204, 164, 103), in HSL hsl(36, 50%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 50%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cca467?
The #cca467 hex color pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, muted sage, and burgundy, which balance its soft golden warmth while adding contrast and keeping the overall palette grounded, calm, and easy to use. Use these darker partners for text, borders, or accents.
Is #cca467 readable on white or black?
#cca467 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.