#CE874A Hex Color
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This muted clay orange feels approachable and grounded, lacking the harsh intensity of brighter hues. Its warm, desaturated nature makes it an excellent choice for a secondary accent color in autumn-inspired palettes. Pair it with charcoal gray for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code is #ce874a. It maintains strong contrast against black, keeping it readable even when used for body text.
Questions about #ce874a
What is #ce874a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce874a is rgb(206, 135, 74), in HSL hsl(28, 57%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 64%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce874a for a modern look?
Pair #ce874a with charcoal or deep slate grays to create a sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetic that feels balanced rather than jarring. These dark, neutral tones ground the warmth of the clay orange, making it ideal for professional web interfaces or minimalist branding.
Does #ce874a work for body text or UI elements?
Yes, #ce874a maintains good readability against dark, near-black backgrounds, though it is best utilized as an accent rather than a primary text color. Always check your specific contrast ratios against your chosen background to ensure it meets accessibility standards for your audience.
Is #ce874a readable on white or black?
#ce874a has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.