#CE9355 Hex Color
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#ce9355 is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans into earthy, golden warmth. Its muted chroma prevents it from feeling overwhelming, making it a reliable choice for autumn-inspired palettes or playful, youth-oriented branding. While it works well as a supporting accent, it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent softness.
Questions about #ce9355
What is #ce9355 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce9355 is rgb(206, 147, 85), in HSL hsl(31, 55%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 59%, 19%.
How should I use #ce9355 in a design?
#ce9355 serves as an ideal accent color when you want to avoid the high saturation of pure orange. It creates a professional look when paired with deep charcoal or cool slate blue to balance its inherent, earthy warmth.
Is #ce9355 readable on white or black?
#ce9355 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.92:1 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.