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#CE6C3B color code is #CE6C3B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ce6c3b.

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#CE6C3B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CE6C3B is 0.2416. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.60:1 against white and 5.83:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CE6C3B on white3.60:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#CE6C3B on black5.83:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #CE6C3B3.60:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #CE6C3B5.83:1AA

#CE6C3B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CE6C3B?+
The hex code for #CE6C3B is #CE6C3B. In RGB it's rgb(206, 108, 59), and in HSL it's hsl(20, 60%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #CE6C3B?+
#CE6C3B in RGB is (206, 108, 59). Written in CSS: rgb(206, 108, 59).
What is the CMYK value of #CE6C3B?+
#CE6C3B converts to CMYK(0%, 48%, 71%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CE6C3B.
Is #ce6c3b a warm or cool color?+
#CE6C3B (#CE6C3B) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ce6c3b belong to?+
#CE6C3B belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 20°, 60%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #ce6c3b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CE6C3B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.6:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ce6c3b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CE6C3B (#CE6C3B) is 4601 C Retro Orange, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CE6C3B in design

Practical guidance for using #ce6c3b (#CE6C3B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CE6C3B (#CE6C3B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CE6C3B (#CE6C3B) 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

#CE6C3B 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 — #ce6c3b 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

#CE6C3B 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.