#C16B3A Hex Color
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This muted orange carries a dusty, sun-baked quality that feels grounded rather than electric. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, #c16b3a works best as a supporting accent in palettes featuring deep charcoals or slate blues. The hex code for this shade is #c16b3a. Since it provides sufficient contrast for small text, you can safely pair it with black when you need high readability on a warm, earthy backdrop.
Questions about #c16b3a
What is #c16b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c16b3a is rgb(193, 107, 58), in HSL hsl(22, 54%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 70%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c16b3a?
Because of its muted, earthy nature, #c16b3a works exceptionally well when balanced against deep charcoal or cool slate blue. These dark, neutral companions allow the subtle warmth of the orange to stand out without feeling overly vibrant or overwhelming.
Is #c16b3a readable on white or black?
#c16b3a has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.