#CF8A23 Hex Color
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Mellow and unsaturated, #cf8a23 serves as a warm, approachable autumn gold. This shade avoids the jarring neon of typical oranges, making it a reliable accent for food branding or rustic design themes. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it functions well as a call-to-action button or secondary graphic element. Use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout, as its heavy saturation can dominate neutral color schemes.
Questions about #cf8a23
What is #cf8a23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf8a23 is rgb(207, 138, 35), in HSL hsl(36, 71%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 83%, 19%.
What design elements pair best with #cf8a23?
Use #cf8a23 as a secondary accent against deep charcoal or matte black text to maximize readability while maintaining a rustic feel. This gold also harmonizes well with muted earth tones like sage green or cream to create a balanced, nature-inspired palette.
Is #cf8a23 a safe choice for call-to-action buttons?
Yes, #cf8a23 performs reliably as a call-to-action button because it avoids the jarring, high-energy saturation of standard orange. Its warm, approachable tone commands attention without overwhelming your interface, making it an excellent choice for food-related or organic brand websites.
Is #cf8a23 readable on white or black?
#cf8a23 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 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.