#C28B62 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #c28b62 leans tan with a dusty, leathery feel. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a warm base for autumn palettes, food branding, and craft packaging. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.2:1. The hex code for this shade is #c28b62.
Questions about #c28b62
What is #c28b62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28b62 is rgb(194, 139, 98), in HSL hsl(26, 44%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 49%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c28b62?
Deep teal makes #c28b62 look richer than cream or beige does. Charcoal and espresso brown work as calmer supporting tones, while a touch of cream lightens the palette without washing it out.
Can you use black text on #c28b62?
Yes. Black text on #c28b62 hits about 7.2:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls well short, so keep light type off this shade.
Is #c28b62 readable on white or black?
#c28b62 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.