#C28C1D Hex Color
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This unsaturated orange holds a mellow, earthy character that feels grounded rather than electric. Because it lacks high saturation, #c28c1d works best as an accent color or a secondary element in a design system. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or slate grays. Since it offers strong contrast with black text, it is useful for legible, high-visibility signage or button elements.
Questions about #c28c1d
What is #c28c1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28c1d is rgb(194, 140, 29), in HSL hsl(40, 74%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 85%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c28c1d?
The earthy quality of #c28c1d works naturally with deep, cool tones that ground its golden warmth. Try pairing it with charcoal for high-contrast text or a deep forest green to enhance its organic, nature-inspired feel without overpowering the layout.
Is #c28c1d readable on white or black?
#c28c1d has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 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.