#C18C45 Hex Color
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This muted orange has a dusty, ochre quality that feels grounded and familiar. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, #c18c45 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color, where it can look slightly muddy. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create a sophisticated, high-contrast palette. Black text is legible against it, making this hex code useful for clear, readable UI elements.
Questions about #c18c45
What is #c18c45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c18c45 is rgb(193, 140, 69), in HSL hsl(34, 50%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 64%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #c18c45 for a balanced design?
Is #c18c45 readable on white or black?
#c18c45 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 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.