Soft Orange is a medium, saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CC8033, which equals rgb(204, 128, 51) in RGB and hsl(30, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M37 Y75 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CC8033 - RGB
204, 128, 51 - HSL
30°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
0, 37, 75, 20 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Soft Orange
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.70:1. Its complementary color is #3380CC.
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Soft Orange color codes
| HEX | #CC8033 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 128, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(30, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 30°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 37%, 75%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13402163 |
Shades and tints of Soft Orange
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7EADD - 100
#EED5BB - 200
#E6C099 - 300
#DDAA77 - 400
#D59555 - 500
#CC8033 - 600
#AA6B2B - 700
#885522 - 800
#66401A - 900
#442B11 - 950
#221509
Color harmonies for Soft Orange
- Complementary
#3380CC≈ Soft Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#CC3333≈ Soft Cardinal - Analogous +30°
#CCCC33≈ Soft Citron - Triadic +120°
#33CC80≈ Soft Seafoam - Triadic +240°
#8033CC≈ Soft Violet - Split 150°
#33CCCC≈ Soft Teal - Split 210°
#3333CC≈ Soft Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Orange
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Orange | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Soft Orange | Aa | 6.70:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Soft Orange
background-color: #CC8033;color: #CC8033;background-color: rgb(204, 128, 51);background-color: hsl(30, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-orange: #CC8033; }class="bg-[#CC8033]"Colors similar to Soft Orange
- Bronze
#CD7F32 - Peru
#CD853F - Soft Tangerine
#CC8F33 - Soft Persimmon
#CC7033 - Copper
#B87333 - Medium Dark Bright Tangerine
#C17C15 - Medium Light Soft Cinnabar
#D47A54 - Medium Light Soft Persimmon
#D48754 - Medium Light Bright Persimmon
#EA833E - Medium Dark Bright Amber
#C18D15 - Chocolate
#D2691E - Medium Dark Soft Amber
#AB852B
More orange shades
- Bright Orange
#E68019 - Medium Light Bright Orange
#EA943E - Light Bright Orange
#EEA863 - Pale Bright Orange
#F2BD88 - Very Pale Bright Orange
#F6D1AC - Palest Bright Orange
#FAE6D1 - Medium Light Soft Orange
#D49454 - Light Soft Orange
#DCA874 - Pale Soft Orange
#E4BD95 - Very Pale Soft Orange
#EDD1B6 - Palest Soft Orange
#F5E6D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Orange?
The HEX code for Soft Orange is #CC8033.
What is the RGB value of Soft Orange?
Soft Orange has an RGB value of 204, 128, 51 (rgb(204, 128, 51)). In HSL it is 30°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Orange?
Use black text on Soft Orange. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 and black text has 6.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Orange?
The complementary color of Soft Orange is #3380CC. Analogous colors #CC3333 and #CCCC33 also pair well.