#C37018 Hex Color
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Warm and moderately muted, #c37018 has earthy golden-brown undertones that give it a steady, approachable feel. Its optimism and creative energy suit food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. The hex code #c37018 offers about 5.7:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #c37018
What is #c37018 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c37018 is rgb(195, 112, 24), in HSL hsl(31, 78%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 88%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #c37018?
Does #c37018 read as a warm or cool color?
#c37018 reads as a warm color because its orange base and golden-brown undertones lean toward sunlit earth rather than blue or green. Its moderate muting keeps that warmth steady and approachable instead of making it feel overly bright.
Is #c37018 readable on white or black?
#c37018 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.