#C37429 Hex Color

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#c37429 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and brown-golden undertones. Its medium-dark value suggests practical optimism, independence, and adventure without the glare of brighter orange. Use this orange as a supporting tone in food, sports, construction safety, or autumn branding, pairing it with navy or cream. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #c37429.

Questions about #c37429

What is #c37429 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c37429 is rgb(195, 116, 41), in HSL hsl(29, 65%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 79%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c37429?
#c37429 pairs well with navy for contrast and cream for a softer look; muted charcoal can add structure without competing with its warm, brown-golden character. These combinations suit autumn, food, and outdoor-inspired palettes.
Is #c37429 readable on white or black?
#c37429 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.