#C28E78 Hex Color
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#c28e78 is a dusty, ashy orange with warm brown undertones and low saturation, giving designs a mellow, grounded feel. It suggests optimism and adventure without bright intensity, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, and youth-focused campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #c28e78.
Questions about #c28e78
What is #c28e78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28e78 is rgb(194, 142, 120), in HSL hsl(18, 38%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 38%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c28e78?
Is #c28e78 a warm or cool color?
#c28e78 reads as a warm color because its orange base and brown undertones lean toward sunbaked clay, creating a mellow, approachable mood rather than the crisp or energetic feel of a brighter orange.
Is #c28e78 readable on white or black?
#c28e78 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 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.