#C18660 Hex Color
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#c18660 is a muted, clay-toned orange with a warm, earthy feel. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a loud centerpiece. Pair it with deep teal or cream for an autumn palette. Black text passes contrast on this hex code at about 6.8:1, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #c18660
What is #c18660 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18660 is rgb(193, 134, 96), in HSL hsl(24, 44%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 50%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c18660?
Cream, deep teal, and warm browns all flatter #c18660. Its muted clay character reads earthy rather than bright, so soft neutrals and deeper teal accents keep it grounded instead of washed out.
Is #c18660 readable on white or black?
#c18660 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.