#C16011 Hex Color
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A saturated, earthy orange with warm brown undertones, #c16011 brings an immediate, high-energy presence to a palette. It functions best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. The hex code for this bold shade is #c16011.
Questions about #c16011
What is #c16011 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c16011 is rgb(193, 96, 17), in HSL hsl(27, 84%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 91%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I effectively use #c16011 in a design layout?
#c16011 functions best as an accent color covering no more than 10% of your visual space. Because of its high saturation and intensity, it works perfectly for call-to-action buttons or small illustrative elements that need to grab immediate attention.
What colors pair well with #c16011 for a balanced palette?
Is #c16011 readable on white or black?
#c16011 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.