#CE9C44 Hex Color
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This mellow, muted orange carries strong golden undertones that prevent it from appearing too artificial. Because of its approachable saturation, #ce9c44 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create a grounded, modern palette. The hex code for this warm orange is #ce9c44, which offers excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #ce9c44
What is #ce9c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce9c44 is rgb(206, 156, 68), in HSL hsl(38, 58%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 67%, 19%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ce9c44?
Is #ce9c44 suitable for text?
This golden orange acts best as a supporting accent rather than a primary text color. If you must use it for type, ensure it is set against a very dark background, such as charcoal, to maintain readable contrast ratios.
Is #ce9c44 readable on white or black?
#ce9c44 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.