#CE7D40 Hex Color
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This warm, unsaturated orange feels grounded and approachable. Because of its mellow saturation, #ce7d40 works best as an accent color in athletic or autumn-themed branding rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep slate blue for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this muted orange is #ce7d40, which offers strong enough contrast to support readable black text.
Questions about #ce7d40
What is #ce7d40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce7d40 is rgb(206, 125, 64), in HSL hsl(26, 59%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 69%, 19%.
What color combinations work well with #ce7d40?
This warm, unsaturated orange looks sophisticated when paired with deep, cool tones like charcoal or slate blue. Using these dark, neutral contrasts allows the #ce7d40 to pop without overwhelming the design, creating a balanced and modern aesthetic suitable for professional branding.
Is #ce7d40 readable on white or black?
#ce7d40 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.