#C18971 Hex Color
A dusty orange with balanced neutral appeal
This unsaturated orange brings a dusty, mellow warmth to design projects. It lacks the aggression of standard orange, making it a reliable neutral for autumn themes or natural branding. Use #c18971 against deep charcoal for a solid, balanced pairing. Because black text maintains a high 7.1:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable even at smaller sizes. The hex code for this shade is #c18971.
Questions about #c18971
What is #c18971 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18971 is rgb(193, 137, 113), in HSL hsl(18, 39%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 41%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c18971?
Is #c18971 readable on white or black?
#c18971 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.