#C26035 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #c26035 is a moderately muted orange with earthy red-brown undertones. Its midrange lightness supports optimism and creativity without the sharp energy of brighter orange. Use the hex code #c26035 as a supporting brand tone or accent beside deep navy in food, sports, autumn, and safety designs. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c26035
What is #c26035 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c26035 is rgb(194, 96, 53), in HSL hsl(18, 57%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 73%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c26035?
Is #c26035 a warm or cool color?
#c26035 reads as a warm color because its orange base is pulled toward red-brown, giving it a mellow, grounded character rather than the crisp, energetic feel of yellow-leaning orange tones.
Is #c26035 readable on white or black?
#c26035 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.