#C27736 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, baked quality that leans into autumn themes. As an accent color, #c27736 pairs beautifully with deep forest greens or charcoal grays to ground its inherent energy. It provides enough contrast to support black body text, but use it sparingly as a dominant background to avoid overwhelming your layout. The hex code for this shade is #c27736.
Questions about #c27736
What is #c27736 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c27736 is rgb(194, 119, 54), in HSL hsl(28, 56%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 72%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c27736 in a design layout?
#c27736 pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or dark forest greens, which help ground its high-energy, warm undertones. For a more balanced look, try placing it against muted creams or soft beiges to prevent the color from overwhelming your composition.
Is #c27736 suitable for body text or large background areas?
Using #c27736 for body text is generally not recommended due to poor contrast ratios against white or light backgrounds. It functions best as an eye-catching accent or a primary brand color for headlines, buttons, or illustrations rather than large, dominant surfaces.
Is #c27736 readable on white or black?
#c27736 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.