#C16E2A Hex Color
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The hex code #c16e2a is a warm, mellow orange with earthy brown undertones and medium-dark lightness. It suggests optimism and independence, with an adventurous edge. Use it as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or Halloween palettes, pairing well with charcoal and cream. Black text reads clearly on this color at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c16e2a
What is #c16e2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c16e2a is rgb(193, 110, 42), in HSL hsl(27, 64%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 78%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c16e2a?
Pair #c16e2a with charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green accents to balance its warm orange-brown base; cream softens the palette, while charcoal adds definition and deep blue-green creates cooler contrast.
Is #c16e2a a warm or cool color?
#c16e2a reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones rather than blue or green; it brings approachable, grounded energy to autumn, food, outdoor, and sports-focused designs.
Is #c16e2a readable on white or black?
#c16e2a has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.