#CC8800 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC8800

A vivid orange shade, #CC8800 appears as (204, 136, 0) in RGB and (40°, 100%, 40%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:

Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#CC8800

RGB

204, 136, 0

HSL

40°, 100%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 100%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC8800;
background-color: #CC8800;
border-color: #CC8800;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC8800;
border: 2px solid #CC8800;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC8800]
text-[#CC8800]
border-[#CC8800]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC8800]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC8800, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC8800; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC8800; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #CC8800; background-color: #CC880015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC880020; border-left: 4px solid #CC8800; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #CC8800; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC8800 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 136, 0

Red: 204 / Green: 136 / Blue: 0

HSL

40°, 100%, 40%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 100%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 33% / Yellow: 100% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC8800?

#CC8800 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0044CC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC8800 to RGB:

rgb(204, 136, 0)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC8800 to HSL:

hsl(40, 100%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC8800 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 33%, 100%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#CC8800 is a dynamic orange color with RGB values of 204, 136, 0 and HSL of 40°, 100%, 40%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC8800 is #0044CC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC2200.

Use #CC8800 in CSS: color: #CC8800 or background-color: #CC8800. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC8800

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.09:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC8800?

#CC8800 is a dynamic orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #CC8800?

#CC8800 in RGB is (204, 136, 0) - 204 red, 136 green, and 0 blue.

How to use #CC8800 in CSS?

Use #CC8800 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC8800?

#0044CC (complementary), #CC2200 (analogous), and #805500 (lighter shade) work well with #CC8800.