#CD6D3C Hex Color
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#cd6d3c is a warm, mellow orange with a muted, lightly red undertone. Its moderate saturation feels grounded rather than loud, while its mid-depth gives food packaging, autumn graphics, sports accents, and youth branding a sense of optimism and adventure. Use it as a supporting color beside cream or navy. As a hex code, #cd6d3c supports readable black text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #cd6d3c
What is #cd6d3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd6d3c is rgb(205, 109, 60), in HSL hsl(20, 59%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 71%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd6d3c?
#cd6d3c pairs well with navy, cream, and warm charcoal, which give its muted orange body without making the palette feel overly rustic or seasonal. Use navy for strong contrast and cream for a softer presentation.
Is #cd6d3c readable on white or black?
#cd6d3c has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.