#CD9066 Hex Color
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This muted, warm orange feels approachable due to its low saturation. The hex code is #cd9066. It functions best as a background, where it provides a gentle, optimistic foundation. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep forest green to avoid a muddy appearance in your layout. Black text maintains 7.8:1 contrast against this shade, ensuring it remains legible for small body copy.
Questions about #cd9066
What is #cd9066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd9066 is rgb(205, 144, 102), in HSL hsl(24, 51%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 50%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd9066?
Deep, neutral colors like charcoal or forest green provide the best balance for #cd9066. These dark, cool tones create a sophisticated contrast that prevents the muted orange from appearing muddy or flat on digital displays.
Is #cd9066 readable on white or black?
#cd9066 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.