#C16413 Hex Color
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A fairly saturated orange with warm red and brown undertones, #c16413 feels mellow while retaining enough energy for bold accents. It suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, autumn campaigns, and youth branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream; black text remains readable with about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #c16413.
Questions about #c16413
What is #c16413 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c16413 is rgb(193, 100, 19), in HSL hsl(28, 82%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 90%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c16413?
Does #c16413 feel warm or cool?
#c16413 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward red and its brown undertones soften the saturation, giving it a mellow, earthy character rather than the sharp, high-energy look of a bright citrus orange.
Is #c16413 readable on white or black?
#c16413 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.