#C27400 Hex Color
A saturated warm orange with golden energy
This saturated, warm orange carries a distinct yellow undertone that feels grounded yet energetic. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Use #c27400 as a 10 percent accent rather than a dominant background to keep layouts clean. The hex code for this bold color is #c27400.
Questions about #c27400
What is #c27400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c27400 is rgb(194, 116, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 100%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c27400?
Should #c27400 be used as a primary background color?
Use #c27400 as a 10 percent accent color to maintain a balanced layout. Because of its high saturation and yellow undertone, it can easily overwhelm a design if used as a large-scale background or primary fill.
Is #c27400 readable on white or black?
#c27400 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.