#CE681E Hex Color
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Strong and warm, #ce681e is a saturated orange with a rich red-brown undertone. Its bright yet grounded character brings energy, excitement, and a touch of autumn warmth to visual work. Use the hex code #ce681e for calls to action, food packaging, sports graphics, or safety accents. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, supporting readable small copy.
Questions about #ce681e
What is #ce681e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce681e is rgb(206, 104, 30), in HSL hsl(25, 75%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 85%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce681e?
Navy and charcoal give #ce681e a controlled, modern counterweight, while muted sage can soften its heat without competing with its saturation; use cream or warm white for breathing room in print and interface layouts.
Is #ce681e readable on white or black?
#ce681e has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.