#C27A5B Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #c27a5b is a warm, dusty orange with low saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its mellow character suits autumn branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, and construction accents. Pair it with cream or deep navy as a supporting tone. Black text provides about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #c27a5b.
Questions about #c27a5b
What is #c27a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c27a5b is rgb(194, 122, 91), in HSL hsl(18, 46%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 53%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c27a5b?
Cream and deep navy pair well with #c27a5b, balancing its muted warmth with light contrast and a cooler, grounded counterpoint. Use cream for soft layouts or navy for stronger definition in branding, packaging, and editorial designs.
Is #c27a5b a warm or cool color?
#c27a5b reads as warm because its orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones, giving it a dusty, matte character that feels settled and approachable rather than bright, vivid, or highly saturated.
Is #c27a5b readable on white or black?
#c27a5b has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.