#C17521 Hex Color

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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a grounded, earthy quality. Because of its approachable character, #c17521 works well as a supporting accent in autumn-inspired palettes. Use it sparingly, as large blocks can appear muddy on digital screens. It maintains excellent legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers where contrast against a white background feels too harsh.

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What is #c17521 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c17521 is rgb(193, 117, 33), in HSL hsl(32, 71%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 83%, 24%.

What colors pair well with #c17521?

This earthy orange pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep espresso browns for a grounded, professional look. For a softer, high-contrast approach, try using it alongside muted sage greens, which balance the warmth of #c17521 without clashing against its unsaturated tones.

Is #c17521 readable on white or black?

#c17521 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.

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