#CF8759 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#cf8759 is a mellow, unsaturated orange with warm terracotta and peach-brown undertones. Its softened intensity suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, youth, or autumn branding, pairing it with navy or cream. Black text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code is #cf8759.
Questions about #cf8759
What is #cf8759 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf8759 is rgb(207, 135, 89), in HSL hsl(23, 55%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 57%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf8759?
Is #cf8759 a warm or cool color?
#cf8759 reads as a warm, muted orange because its terracotta base carries red and peach-brown undertones rather than blue or gray, while its softened saturation keeps the warmth approachable for autumn, food, beverage, and youth-oriented designs.
Is #cf8759 readable on white or black?
#cf8759 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.