#C08E58 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-light, #c08e58 is a warm orange pulled toward caramel by soft brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a calm base for autumn packaging or food branding rather than a loud accent. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, and note that black text reads clearly on this hex code with about 7.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c08e58
What is #c08e58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c08e58 is rgb(192, 142, 88), in HSL hsl(31, 45%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 54%, 25%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c08e58?
#c08e58 flatters deep teal, charcoal, and cream, which balance its warm brown undertones. Avoid bright yellows nearby, since they wash out its muted quality.
Is #c08e58 readable on white or black?
#c08e58 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.