#C28100 Hex Color
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This muted orange carries a warm, earthy weight that avoids the artificial brightness of primary shades. Because it sits on the darker side, #c28100 works best as a bold accent rather than a full-page background. Try pairing this color with deep charcoals to make the tone pop. The hex code for this shade is #c28100, which offers enough contrast to support readable black text.
Questions about #c28100
What is #c28100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28100 is rgb(194, 129, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 100%, 24%.
What colors complement #c28100?
The earthy warmth of #c28100 finds a perfect balance when paired with cool, dark neutrals like charcoal or slate. If you prefer a complementary contrast, look toward deep teals or navy blues, which ground the intensity of this orange.
Is #c28100 readable on white or black?
#c28100 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.