#C1741D Hex Color
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#c1741d is a warm, mellow orange with restrained saturation and a grounded brown undertone. Its earthy weight suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use the hex code #c1741d as a supporting brand tone or accent for food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Black text provides about 5.8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #c1741d
What is #c1741d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1741d is rgb(193, 116, 29), in HSL hsl(32, 74%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 85%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1741d?
Does #c1741d read as warm or cool?
#c1741d reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by a restrained, brown-leaning undertone. That earthy balance makes it feel grounded and autumnal rather than bright or tropical, so it works well for confident accents and natural palettes.
Is #c1741d readable on white or black?
#c1741d has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.