#CE880E Hex Color
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The hex code #ce880e is a warm, fairly saturated orange with a mellow golden-brown cast. Its upbeat energy suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, youth branding, and autumn or Halloween designs. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy and charcoal; black text remains highly readable, with about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #ce880e
What is #ce880e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce880e is rgb(206, 136, 14), in HSL hsl(38, 87%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 93%, 19%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ce880e?
What mood does #ce880e create?
The #ce880e hex color feels warm, upbeat, and practical because its saturated orange base is softened by a golden-brown cast; it suits food packaging, sports graphics, safety-focused designs, youth branding, and seasonal autumn or Halloween work.
Is #ce880e readable on white or black?
#ce880e has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.