#C16026 Hex Color
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This rich, burnt orange balances high saturation with a mellow, earthy warmth. It functions best as an attention-grabbing accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to make the tone pop without becoming overwhelming. Because black text maintains a strong 5.0:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code #c16026 remains accessible for bold headlines or graphic elements.
Questions about #c16026
What is #c16026 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c16026 is rgb(193, 96, 38), in HSL hsl(22, 67%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 80%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c16026?
This burnt orange works best when contrasted with deep, cool neutrals like slate gray or charcoal. Using these darker tones balances the saturation of #c16026 while ensuring it remains the focal point without overwhelming your layout or interface.
Is #c16026 readable on white or black?
#c16026 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.