Color #CF6620 Color / Colour Code #CF6620
This page shows the hex color code for color #cf6620 (#CF6620). The colour is a orange tone with 73% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CF6620 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CF6620 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 354, 24, and 54 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 24, 144, and 264 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CF6620
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 24 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 24 to 69 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 24 with its complement at 204 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 #CF6620
Lightness variations at hue 24 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CF6620
Design Use Cases for #CF6620
Vibrant Brand Color
#CF6620 has a strong 73% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #CF6620 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
#CF6620 sits in the orange range (hue 24). 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 #CF6620 (hue 24) to its complement at hue 204. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 54. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cf6620, #2089cf);
CSS Code for #CF6620
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Colors visually similar to #CF6620 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CF6620 (#CF6620)
#CF6620 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 207 red, 102 green, and 32 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 24 degrees with 73% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CF6620 is 125/255 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, 51% magenta, 85% yellow, and 19% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CF6620 against white is 3.77:1 and against black is 5.57:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.57:1.
The complementary colour #2089CF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CF6620. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CF2032 and #CFBE20, 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 #CF6620
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CF6620?
- #CF6620 is Color #CF6620, a orange color (colour) with RGB(207, 102, 32), HSL(24, 73%, 47%), and CMYK(0%, 51%, 85%, 19%). Its perceived brightness is 125/255.
- Is #CF6620 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CF6620 has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.57:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CF6620?
- The complementary colour is #2089CF (hue 204). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CF2032 and #CFBE20. The triadic palette adds #20CF66 and #6620CF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CF6620 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cf6620; or rgb(207, 102, 32); or hsl(24, 73%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 24 73% 47%; 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.