#C18911 Hex Color
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The hex code #c18911 is a warm, mellow orange with muted golden and brown undertones. Its moderate saturation suggests optimism and adventure without feeling loud, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone or accent; black text remains highly readable at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #c18911
What is #c18911 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18911 is rgb(193, 137, 17), in HSL hsl(41, 84%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 91%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c18911?
Is #c18911 a warm or cool color?
#c18911 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward yellow, while its moderate saturation and brown undertones soften the brightness and give it an earthy, autumnal character instead of a vivid, high-energy look.
Where does #c18911 work well?
#c18911 works well as an accent in food branding, sports graphics, construction safety visuals, and autumn campaigns because its muted golden tone feels energetic without becoming loud or overly bright.
Is #c18911 readable on white or black?
#c18911 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.