#CE580E Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #ce580e is a warm orange with a slightly earthy red undertone. Its strong intensity suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a full background. The hex code #ce580e provides about 5.0:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #ce580e
What is #ce580e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce580e is rgb(206, 88, 14), in HSL hsl(23, 87%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 93%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce580e?
#ce580e pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, while cream and muted terracotta create a softer autumn palette. Keep the orange as an accent so its high saturation stays focused rather than overwhelming.
Where does #ce580e work best in a design?
#ce580e works best as a focused accent in calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn-themed layouts. Its strong saturation adds heat and urgency, but a full-background treatment can make a composition feel visually heavy.
Is #ce580e readable on white or black?
#ce580e has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.