#C15E28 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #c15e28 leans toward burnt terracotta with a mellow, earthy warmth. Its hex code sits at a mid lightness, so it feels grounded instead of loud, a good fit for autumn packaging, sports branding, and food design. Use it as a supporting tone next to deep teal or charcoal rather than a full background.
Questions about #c15e28
What is #c15e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c15e28 is rgb(193, 94, 40), in HSL hsl(21, 66%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 79%, 24%.
What text color works best on #c15e28?
Black text reads best on #c15e28, with a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so avoid light type on this background.
What colors pair well with #c15e28?
Deep teal and charcoal both flatter #c15e28, since cool dark tones balance its warmth. Cream works too, though the pairing looks washed out next to plain white.
Is #c15e28 readable on white or black?
#c15e28 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.