#CE7831 Hex Color
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#ce7831 is a warm, mellow orange with low-to-moderate saturation and earthy red-gold undertones. Its softened intensity suggests optimism, independence, and a willingness to try something new. The hex code for this color is #ce7831, and it suits food and beverage branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone, with black text meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ce7831
What is #ce7831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce7831 is rgb(206, 120, 49), in HSL hsl(27, 62%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 76%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce7831?
Pair #ce7831 with navy when you need crisp contrast, or combine it with cream and charcoal for a more grounded palette that suits food packaging, outdoor brands, and autumn layouts.
Where does #ce7831 work best in a design?
#ce7831 works best as a supporting color or focused accent in food and beverage branding, sports graphics, construction safety materials, youth campaigns, and autumn themes, where its warm but muted energy adds emphasis without overwhelming the layout.
Is #ce7831 readable on white or black?
#ce7831 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.