#C16227 Hex Color
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This burnt orange is saturated and undeniably bold. The hex code is #c16227. Because of its intensity, it works best as a strong accent rather than a background. Use it to draw attention in athletic branding or seasonal design. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays, which ground its energy. Since it meets WCAG AA standards, black text remains highly readable against this shade.
Questions about #c16227
What is #c16227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c16227 is rgb(193, 98, 39), in HSL hsl(23, 66%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 80%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c16227?
This burnt orange works best when grounded by deep charcoal or slate grays, which allow its high saturation to pop without becoming overwhelming. For a more vibrant, high-energy contrast, you can also pair it with deep navy or muted olive greens.
Is #c16227 a warm or cool color?
#c16227 is a definitively warm color, sitting firmly in the orange spectrum with strong red undertones. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for autumn-inspired designs or any project that needs to project energy, confidence, and approachability.
Is #c16227 readable on white or black?
#c16227 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.