#CD6D17 Hex Color
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#cd6d17 is a warm, fairly saturated orange with mellow depth and enough energy for optimistic, creative designs. The hex code #cd6d17 works well as a supporting tone for food packaging, sports graphics, youth branding, and autumn themes. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and use black text for readable body copy on this color.
Questions about #cd6d17
What is #cd6d17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd6d17 is rgb(205, 109, 23), in HSL hsl(28, 80%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 89%, 20%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cd6d17?
Does #cd6d17 read as a warm or cool color?
#cd6d17 reads as a warm orange because its red component is much stronger than its blue component, giving it a sunny, earthy presence that fits energetic accents, autumn palettes, food-focused design, and optimistic branding.
Is #cd6d17 readable on white or black?
#cd6d17 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.