#CC9257
A medium, moderate orange closely aligning with Peru.
About #CC9257
The hex code #CC9257 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Peru. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 146, and 87.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 28% M, 57% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CC9257
RGB204, 146, 87
HSL30.3°, 53.4%, 57.1%
CMYK0%, 28%, 57%, 20%
HSV30.3°, 57.4%, 80.0%
LAB65.0, 15.5, 39.6
XYZ36.9, 34.1, 13.7
Decimal13406807
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.69:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.82:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.65:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CC9257;
}
.text-color {
color: #CC9257;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CC9257;
}