Color #CC4E09 Color / Colour Code #CC4E09
This page shows the hex color code for color #cc4e09 (#CC4E09). The colour is a orange tone with 92% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CC4E09 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CC4E09 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 351, 21, and 51 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 21, 141, and 261 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CC4E09
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 21 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 21 to 66 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 21 with its complement at 201 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #CC4E09
Lightness variations at hue 21 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CC4E09
Design Use Cases for #CC4E09
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #CC4E09 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 42% lightness, #CC4E09 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#CC4E09 sits in the orange range (hue 21). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CC4E09 (hue 21) to its complement at hue 201. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 51. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cc4e09, #0989ce);
CSS Code for #CC4E09
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CC4E09 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #CC4E09 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #CC4E09 (#CC4E09)
#CC4E09 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 204 red, 78 green, and 9 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 22.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 21 degrees with 92% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CC4E09 is 108/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 62% magenta, 96% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CC4E09 against white is 4.51:1 and against black is 4.66:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 29% lightness.
The complementary colour #0989CE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CC4E09. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CE0926 and #CEB009, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #CC4E09
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CC4E09?
- #CC4E09 is Color #CC4E09, a orange color (colour) with RGB(204, 78, 9), HSL(21, 92%, 42%), and CMYK(0%, 62%, 96%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 108/255.
- Is #CC4E09 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CC4E09 has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.66:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CC4E09?
- The complementary colour is #0989CE (hue 201). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CE0926 and #CEB009. The triadic palette adds #09CE4E and #4E09CE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CC4E09 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cc4e09; or rgb(204, 78, 9); or hsl(21, 92%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 21 92% 42%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.