#C27045 Hex Color
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#c27045 is a muted, warm orange with earthy red-brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its mellow character suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without the intensity of bright orange. Use this hex code as a supporting brand color for food packaging, autumn campaigns, or youth-focused sports designs. Black text remains readable on it for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c27045
What is #c27045 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c27045 is rgb(194, 112, 69), in HSL hsl(21, 51%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 64%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c27045?
Is #c27045 a warm or cool color?
#c27045 reads as a warm color because its orange base is shaped by red-brown undertones. Its moderate lightness keeps the warmth mellow rather than bright, making it feel earthy, optimistic, and approachable in supporting design roles.
Is #c27045 readable on white or black?
#c27045 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.