#CD6217 Hex Color
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Burnt orange with the punch of a fresh pumpkin, #cd6217 is saturated and warm without tipping into neon. It earns its keep as a bold accent or call-to-action color, since large fields of it can overwhelm a layout. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for strong contrast. Black text sits on this hex code at about 5.4:1, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #cd6217
What is #cd6217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd6217 is rgb(205, 98, 23), in HSL hsl(25, 80%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 89%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd6217?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark forest green all give #cd6217 a strong counterpoint, while cream softens its intensity for warmer palettes. Skip pale yellows, which wash out next to its saturation.
Is #cd6217 readable on white or black?
#cd6217 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.