#C37640 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #c37640 is a rather unsaturated orange with earthy brown undertones. Its medium lightness supports optimism and creativity without the glare of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #c37640 as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or youth branding, paired with deep navy or cream. Black text reads clearly on this color at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c37640
What is #c37640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c37640 is rgb(195, 118, 64), in HSL hsl(25, 52%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 67%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c37640?
#c37640 pairs well with deep navy for strong contrast, cream for a softer look, and muted earth tones for a cohesive autumn palette. These combinations balance its warm orange base and brown undertones without making the design feel overly bright.
Is #c37640 readable on white or black?
#c37640 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.