#C26D43 Hex Color
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Somewhere between terracotta and pumpkin, this muted orange carries a warm, clay-like character. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. The hex code #c26d43 pairs well with deep teal or cream, and it holds enough contrast for dark body text at about 5.6:1.
Questions about #c26d43
What is #c26d43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c26d43 is rgb(194, 109, 67), in HSL hsl(20, 51%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 65%, 24%.
What colors go well with #c26d43?
Deep teal makes the strongest partner for #c26d43, since the cool contrast keeps the orange from going flat. Soft cream and charcoal also work well, and both suit the earthy, seasonal feel of this shade.
Is #c26d43 readable on white or black?
#c26d43 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.