#CC8819 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC8819

A striking orange shade, #CC8819 appears as (204, 136, 25) in RGB and (37°, 78%, 45%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameDark Goldenrod
HEX
#CC8819
RGB
204, 136, 25
HSL
37°, 78%, 45%
CMYK
0%, 33%, 88%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #CC8819;
background-color: #CC8819;
border-color: #CC8819;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC8819;
border: 2px solid #CC8819;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#CC8819]
text-[#CC8819]
border-[#CC8819]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC8819]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC8819, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC8819; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #CC8819; 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 #CC8819; background-color: #CC881915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #CC881920; border-left: 4px solid #CC8819; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #CC8819; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC8819 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 136, 25

Red: 204 / Green: 136 / Blue: 25

HSL

37°, 78%, 45%

Hue: 37° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 88%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 33% / Yellow: 88% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC8819?

#CC8819 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC8819 to RGB:

rgb(204, 136, 25)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC8819 to HSL:

hsl(37, 78%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC8819 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 33%, 88%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#CC8819 is a dynamic orange color with RGB values of 204, 136, 25 and HSL of 37°, 78%, 45%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC8819 is #195ECC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC2E19.

Use #CC8819 in CSS: color: #CC8819 or background-color: #CC8819. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC8819

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.10:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC8819?

#CC8819 is a dynamic orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #CC8819?

#CC8819 in RGB is (204, 136, 25) - 204 red, 136 green, and 25 blue.

How to use #CC8819 in CSS?

Use #CC8819 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC8819?

#195ECC (complementary), #CC2E19 (analogous), and #885A11 (lighter shade) work well with #CC8819.