#CF5D16 Hex Color
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Rich and strongly saturated, #cf5d16 is a warm orange with a red-brown undertone and enough depth to feel grounded. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background. The hex code #cf5d16 supports black text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #cf5d16
What is #cf5d16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf5d16 is rgb(207, 93, 22), in HSL hsl(23, 81%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 89%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf5d16?
Navy, charcoal, and muted sage pair well with #cf5d16 because their cooler or subdued values temper its warm saturation without competing for attention. Use navy for polished branding or sage for a natural autumn palette.
Is #cf5d16 readable on white or black?
#cf5d16 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.