#CE8923 Hex Color

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#ce8923 is a warm, mellow orange color with muted yellow and brown undertones. Its earthy lightness suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal in food, sports, construction safety, and autumn branding. The hex code #ce8923 supports clear black text at about 7.2:1 contrast.

Questions about #ce8923

What is #ce8923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce8923 is rgb(206, 137, 35), in HSL hsl(36, 71%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 83%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce8923?
#ce8923 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals because these colors temper its orange warmth while keeping the palette grounded, making it suitable for confident food, outdoor, sports, and autumn-inspired design.
Is #ce8923 readable on white or black?
#ce8923 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.