#CD5700 Hex Color
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Tenné is a saturated, high-intensity orange that demands immediate visual attention. Because of its extreme vividness, it functions best as a small accent color or call-to-action button rather than a background. Use it sparingly to inject energy into a design, as it pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays. The hex code for this bold shade is #cd5700, which supports black text for high readability.
Questions about Tenné
What is the hex code for Tenné?
Tenné is #cd5700. In RGB that is rgb(205, 87, 0), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 100%, 20%.
How should I use #cd5700 in UI design?
Because #cd5700 is so intense, it works best as a small, deliberate accent rather than a background color. Use it for call-to-action buttons or highlights to draw immediate attention, ensuring you balance it with neutrals like charcoal.
Does #cd5700 pair well with other colors?
Yes, this vivid orange thrives when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals. It creates a striking visual impact against charcoal or deep slate tones, making your primary interactive elements pop without overwhelming the rest of the interface design.
Is Tenné readable on white or black?
Tenné has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.