#C2734E Hex Color
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A rather unsaturated, warm orange with mellow brown undertones, #c2734e feels grounded while retaining an adventurous spark. The hex code #c2734e suits food and beverage branding, sports graphics, safety accents, youth campaigns, and autumn or Halloween palettes. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, and pair it with black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c2734e
What is #c2734e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2734e is rgb(194, 115, 78), in HSL hsl(19, 49%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 60%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2734e?
Does #c2734e read as warm or cool?
#c2734e reads as a warm, moderately muted orange because its orange hue is softened by brown undertones, giving it a grounded feel rather than the bright, energetic look of a highly saturated orange. That balance works well for autumn palettes, food-related designs, and approachable accents.
Is #c2734e readable on white or black?
#c2734e has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.