#C16E0E Hex Color

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This saturated, mellow orange carries deep warmth that feels energetic without overwhelming the viewer. Because it lacks extreme brightness, it functions best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. Try pairing this shade with charcoal gray or dark slate to make its earthy undertones pop. The hex code for this color is #c16e0e, which supports legible black text for small interface details.

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What is #c16e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c16e0e is rgb(193, 110, 14), in HSL hsl(32, 86%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 93%, 24%.

What colors pair well with #c16e0e?

#c16e0e works best alongside deep, cool neutrals to ground its inherent warmth. Try pairing it with charcoal or dark slate to make the earthy orange tones pop without overwhelming your design, or use creamy whites for a softer contrast.

Is #c16e0e readable on white or black?

#c16e0e has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.

#C16E0E Hex Color

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