#C36D4C Hex Color
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The hex code #c36d4c is a warm, mellow orange with muted red-brown undertones. Its low saturation conveys optimism and creativity without the force of bright orange. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream in food branding, autumn graphics, and youth campaigns. Black text provides about 5.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #c36d4c
What is #c36d4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c36d4c is rgb(195, 109, 76), in HSL hsl(17, 50%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 61%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c36d4c?
Does #c36d4c look warm or cool?
The hex color #c36d4c reads as warm because its orange base is shaped by muted red-brown undertones, giving it an earthy presence without the sharp intensity of bright orange in most palettes.
Is #c36d4c readable on white or black?
#c36d4c has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.