#C25618 Hex Color
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Not a bright citrus orange, #c25618 leans toward burnt terracotta with a rust undertone. Its strong saturation and mid lightness give it heat without glare, which makes it a better accent or call-to-action than a full background, where it can feel heavy. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast that flatters it. Black text passes AA on top at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #c25618
What is #c25618 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c25618 is rgb(194, 86, 24), in HSL hsl(22, 78%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 88%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c25618?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c25618 feel richer than white does, which can wash it out. Cream and warm browns also work if you want a softer, autumn-leaning palette.
Is #c25618 readable on white or black?
#c25618 has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.