#CC8938 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC8938

The hex color #CC8938 is a balanced orange with RGB values of (204, 137, 56) and HSL of (33°, 59%, 51%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NamePeru

HEX

#CC8938

RGB

204, 137, 56

HSL

33°, 59%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 73%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC8938;
background-color: #CC8938;
border-color: #CC8938;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC8938;
border: 2px solid #CC8938;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC8938]
text-[#CC8938]
border-[#CC8938]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC8938]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC8938, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC8938; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC8938; 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 #CC8938; background-color: #CC893815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC893820; border-left: 4px solid #CC8938; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #CC8938; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC8938 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 137, 56

Red: 204 / Green: 137 / Blue: 56

HSL

33°, 59%, 51%

Hue: 33° / Saturation: 59% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 73%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 33% / Yellow: 73% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC8938?

#CC8938 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

387BCC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC8938 to RGB:

rgb(204, 137, 56)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC8938 to HSL:

hsl(33, 59%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC8938 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 33%, 73%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #CC8938 has RGB (204, 137, 56) and HSL (33°, 59%, 51%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC8938 is #387BCC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC4038.

Use #CC8938 in CSS: color: #CC8938 or background-color: #CC8938. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC8938

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.20:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC8938?

#CC8938 is a muted orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #CC8938?

#CC8938 in RGB is (204, 137, 56) - 204 red, 137 green, and 56 blue.

How to use #CC8938 in CSS?

Use #CC8938 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC8938?

#387BCC (complementary), #CC4038 (analogous), and #926126 (lighter shade) work well with #CC8938.