#CD6130 Hex Color
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#cd6130 is a saturated, medium orange with a strong red-brown undertone and warm, earthy weight. Its bold intensity brings energy, excitement, and independence to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn themes. The hex code #cd6130 suits accents or supporting tones, and black text has about 5.3:1 contrast for small type.
Questions about #cd6130
What is #cd6130 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd6130 is rgb(205, 97, 48), in HSL hsl(19, 62%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 77%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd6130?
#cd6130 pairs well with charcoal, muted teal, and warm cream because these colors balance its red-brown warmth, provide contrast against its saturation, and give the palette either a structured cool edge or a softer editorial finish.
Where should designers use #cd6130?
#cd6130 works best as an accent or supporting tone in calls to action, food and beverage branding, sports graphics, construction safety messaging, and autumn campaigns where its saturation can draw attention quickly. Its medium-dark appearance can dominate large surfaces, so pair it with quieter neutrals when using it broadly.
Is #cd6130 readable on white or black?
#cd6130 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.