#CE693D Hex Color
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Somewhere between terracotta and pumpkin, this mellow orange carries a baked-clay warmth. Its mid-level saturation keeps it friendly rather than loud, which suits food packaging, sports branding, and autumn campaigns. The hex code #ce693d holds enough contrast for black body text, though it reads flat across large surfaces, so treat it as a supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #ce693d
What is #ce693d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce693d is rgb(206, 105, 61), in HSL hsl(18, 60%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 70%, 19%.
Does black or white text read better on #ce693d?
Black text reads most clearly on #ce693d, at about 5.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short of that threshold, so keep type dark on this shade.
What colors pair well with #ce693d?
Deep teal and charcoal flatter #ce693d, balancing its warmth without washing it out next to plain white. Cream and olive also work for softer autumn palettes.
Is #ce693d readable on white or black?
#ce693d has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.