#C26F3F Hex Color
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A muted, earthy orange, #c26f3f brings a mellow warmth to designs without overwhelming the eye. Its desaturated quality makes it useful for branding that needs an adventurous but grounded feel. Because it offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for small body copy. Use it as a secondary accent color rather than a large background to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #c26f3f
What is #c26f3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c26f3f is rgb(194, 111, 63), in HSL hsl(22, 52%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 68%, 24%.
Does #c26f3f work well for large backgrounds?
Avoid using #c26f3f as a large background color, as its saturation can quickly become overwhelming or muddy across expansive areas. It performs best as a strategic accent, such as for buttons, icons, or subtle border highlights.
What colors pair well with #c26f3f?
Is #c26f3f readable on white or black?
#c26f3f has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.