#C1613C Hex Color
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#c1613c is a warm, muted orange with earthy red undertones and medium lightness. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism, creativity, and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream for food branding, autumn graphics, sports designs, and youth campaigns. Black text reads clearly over this color. The hex code is #c1613c.
Questions about #c1613c
What is #c1613c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1613c is rgb(193, 97, 60), in HSL hsl(17, 53%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 69%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1613c?
Is #c1613c warm or cool?
#c1613c reads as a warm color because its orange base carries a noticeable red and earthy undertone, giving it a grounded, welcoming feel rather than the crisp or airy impression associated with cooler, blue-leaning hues.
Does black text work on #c1613c?
Black text meets the usual 4.5:1 WCAG AA contrast threshold on #c1613c, while white text has lower contrast and should be checked, especially when used for normal-size body copy or interface labels.
Is #c1613c readable on white or black?
#c1613c has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.