#C15E13 Hex Color

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#c15e13 is a fairly saturated, medium-dark orange with warm red and brown undertones. Its mellow intensity suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling neon. Use this hex code as a supporting color for food packaging, sports branding, construction safety, or autumn campaigns. Black text remains readable on it, making it practical for labels and large type.

Questions about #c15e13

What is #c15e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c15e13 is rgb(193, 94, 19), in HSL hsl(26, 82%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 90%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c15e13?
#c15e13 pairs well with charcoal or navy, while cream and muted sage soften its warm red-brown undertones and give packaging, editorial layouts, or autumn-inspired palettes a calmer, more balanced feel.
Is #c15e13 readable on white or black?
#c15e13 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.