#C25507 Hex Color

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With strong saturation and medium-dark lightness, #c25507 is a warm orange with red-leaning undertones. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents, but it can dominate large backgrounds. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and use black text for small labels at about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #c25507.

Questions about #c25507

What is #c25507 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25507 is rgb(194, 85, 7), in HSL hsl(25, 93%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 96%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c25507?
#c25507 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green accents, balancing its saturated warmth without competing for attention while giving layouts either strong contrast or a softer, autumn-inspired feel.
What mood and uses suit #c25507?
#c25507 reads as a warm, energetic orange with red undertones, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents where you want urgency or visual momentum.
Is #c25507 readable on white or black?
#c25507 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.