Burnt Orange Color – #cc5500: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Burnt Orange color hex code is #cc5500, and it is composed of 80% red, 33% green and 0% blue.
Burnt Orange is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Burnt Orange color (#cc5500) against dark backgrounds.

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Burnt Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Burnt Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cc5500 |
| RGB | rgb(204,85,0) |
| HSL | hsl(25,100%,40%) |
| CMYK | 0, 58, 100, 20 |
| HSV | 25, 100, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 33, 0 |
| XYZ | 28.2, 19.3, 2.2 |
| LAB | 51, 44.5, 61.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.87 (passes WCAG AA) |
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