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#CB9757 color code is #CB9757. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cb9757.

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#CB9757 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CB9757 is 0.3552. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.59:1 against white and 8.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CB9757 on white2.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CB9757 on black8.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CB97572.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CB97578.10:1AAA

#CB9757 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CB9757?+
The hex code for #CB9757 is #CB9757. In RGB it's rgb(203, 151, 87), and in HSL it's hsl(33, 53%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #CB9757?+
#CB9757 in RGB is (203, 151, 87). Written in CSS: rgb(203, 151, 87).
What is the CMYK value of #CB9757?+
#CB9757 converts to CMYK(0%, 26%, 57%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CB9757.
Is #cb9757 a warm or cool color?+
#CB9757 (#CB9757) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 33° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cb9757 belong to?+
#CB9757 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 33°, 53%, 57% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #cb9757 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CB9757 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.59:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #cb9757?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CB9757 (#CB9757) is 726 C Pantone 726 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CB9757 in design

Practical guidance for using #cb9757 (#CB9757) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CB9757 (#CB9757) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CB9757 (#CB9757) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#CB9757 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #cb9757 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#CB9757 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #CB9757

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #cb9757 (#CB9757). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light GreenLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV GoldGucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold