#C17415 Hex Color
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#c17415 is a muted, medium-dark orange with warm amber and brown undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism and adventure without the intensity of bright orange. Use the hex code #c17415 as a small accent beside navy or deep teal in food, sports, and autumn branding. Black text provides about 5.8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #c17415
What is #c17415 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c17415 is rgb(193, 116, 21), in HSL hsl(33, 80%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 89%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c17415?
Is #c17415 a warm or cool color?
#c17415 reads as warm because its orange base carries amber and brown undertones; its medium-dark value and muted saturation give it an earthy, mellow character rather than a bright, fiery feel.
Is #c17415 readable on white or black?
#c17415 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.