#C28C35 Hex Color
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This muted golden orange balances warmth with a slightly dusty, unsaturated finish. Because it feels approachable and autumnal, #c28c35 works best as a supporting tone rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to let the color pop without looking muddy. The hex code for this shade is #c28c35, which provides enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #c28c35
What is #c28c35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28c35 is rgb(194, 140, 53), in HSL hsl(37, 57%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 73%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #c28c35?
Is #c28c35 a safe choice for text on a white background?
While #c28c35 offers reasonable visibility, it may fail WCAG accessibility standards for standard body text against white. It functions most effectively as a header, accent, or icon color where visual hierarchy is prioritized over long-form readability.
Is #c28c35 readable on white or black?
#c28c35 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.