#CA9979
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://colorfyi.com/iframe/entity//" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://colorfyi.com/entity//Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://colorfyi.com/entity//)Use the native HTML custom element.
#CA9979
Color Values
#CA9979
202, 153, 121
23.7, 43.3%, 63.3%
23.7, 40.1%, 79.2%
0.0%, 24.3%, 40.1%, 20.8%
0.7214 0.0737 54.4
Properties
Color Psychology
True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.
Design Usage
Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #CA9979;
color: #CA9979;
border-color: #CA9979;
Orange 200
#FED7AA
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.52:1
Text on black
8.34:1
Compare With
Related Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CA9979?
RGB(202, 153, 121) · HSL(23.7, 43.3%, 63.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 24.3%, 40.1%, 20.8%)
Does #CA9979 meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.52:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #CA9979?
Use 000000 text on a #CA9979 background; contrast on black is 8.34:1.