analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC5500 — Burnt Orange
#CC5500 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 25° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#cc5500
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Tints and shades of #CC5500
- fff6f0
- ffdbc1
- ffbf92
- ffa463
- ff8934
- ff6d05
- d55900
- a64500
- 773200
- 481e00
- 190b00
Color schemes using #CC5500
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#CC5500 FAQ
What color is #CC5500?
#CC5500 is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 100% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CC5500?
#CC5500 is rgb(204, 85, 0) in RGB, hsl(25, 100%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 100%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC5500?
White text on this background reaches 4.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.87:1.
What colors go well with #CC5500?
Its direct complement is #0077CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #00CCBB and #0011CC gives you contrast without the vibration.