#CD6C0C Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #cd6c0c is a warm orange with a deep amber cast and earthy brown undertones. Its medium-dark value brings energy and optimism without the glare of lighter oranges. Use it as an accent for calls to action, sports branding, autumn graphics, or food packaging. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #cd6c0c.
Questions about #cd6c0c
What is #cd6c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd6c0c is rgb(205, 108, 12), in HSL hsl(30, 89%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 94%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd6c0c?
#cd6c0c pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted sage, which balance its saturated amber warmth; cream or white can lighten the palette, while a blue accent creates sharper complementary contrast in branding and interfaces.
Is #cd6c0c warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#cd6c0c reads as a warm orange because its amber cast and brown undertones lean toward red and yellow rather than blue. Its saturated, medium-dark value suggests energy, optimism, autumn warmth, and confident action.
Is #cd6c0c readable on white or black?
#cd6c0c has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.