#C18803 Hex Color
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#c18803 is a warm, mellow orange with muted golden and brown undertones. Its moderate lightness feels grounded yet optimistic, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #c18803 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #c18803
What is #c18803 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18803 is rgb(193, 136, 3), in HSL hsl(42, 97%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 98%, 24%.
Which colors pair well with #c18803?
Does #c18803 read as warm or cool?
#c18803 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by golden and brown undertones. Its mellow saturation keeps it grounded rather than fiery, making it suitable for autumn themes, food-related graphics, and sturdy outdoor or safety-oriented accents.
Is #c18803 readable on white or black?
#c18803 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.