#CE7044 Hex Color
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Rather muted and mid-weight, #ce7044 is a warm orange with an earthy, terracotta feel. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, which suits food packaging, sports branding, and autumn themes. It holds up as a dominant base but can turn muddy in large flat fields, so balance it with deep teal or charcoal. Black text on the hex code #ce7044 reaches about 6:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #ce7044
What is #ce7044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce7044 is rgb(206, 112, 68), in HSL hsl(19, 58%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 67%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce7044?
Deep teal and charcoal sharpen its warmth, while cream softens it into an autumn palette. Avoid pale yellows nearby, which wash out its muted character.
Is #ce7044 readable on white or black?
#ce7044 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.