#C18324 Hex Color
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The hex code #c18324 creates a mellow, moderately muted orange with golden-brown undertones. Its warm, earthy character suggests optimism, independence, and adventure. Use it in food packaging, autumn branding, sports graphics, or construction safety accents. It works best as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c18324
What is #c18324 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18324 is rgb(193, 131, 36), in HSL hsl(36, 69%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 81%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c18324?
#c18324 pairs especially well with navy and charcoal, which balance its warm golden-brown base; cream can soften the palette, while muted teal or deep burgundy can add contrast without overpowering the orange.
Is #c18324 a warm or cool color?
#c18324 is a warm color because its orange base and golden-brown undertones lean toward red and yellow; it brings an earthy, energetic feel rather than the calm associated with blue-based hues.
Is #c18324 readable on white or black?
#c18324 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.