#CE8925 Hex Color
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Think of dark honey or butternut squash. #ce8925 sits in muted orange territory, warm but not loud. Its hex code holds about 7.2:1 contrast with black text, so small type stays readable on top. It works best as an accent against deep teal or charcoal, since it can feel heavy across a full background.
Questions about #ce8925
What is #ce8925 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce8925 is rgb(206, 137, 37), in HSL hsl(36, 70%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 82%, 19%.
What text color works on #ce8925?
Black text. #ce8925 reaches about 7.2:1 contrast with black, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls well short, so keep it to large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #ce8925?
Deep teal makes #ce8925 feel richer than navy does, because the cool blue-green offsets its warmth. Charcoal and cream also keep it grounded for autumn or food packaging.
Is #ce8925 readable on white or black?
#ce8925 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.