#C38B5F Hex Color
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#c38b5f is a muted, warm orange with brown and golden undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create an easygoing mood tied to optimism, creativity, and autumn adventure. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in food, beverage, youth, or construction-safety designs, especially beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable on it.
Questions about #c38b5f
What is #c38b5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c38b5f is rgb(195, 139, 95), in HSL hsl(26, 45%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 51%, 24%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c38b5f?
Pair #c38b5f with charcoal, deep navy, or muted cream to balance its warm brown undertone; charcoal gives clean definition, navy adds depth, and cream creates a softer autumn-focused palette for packaging or editorial layouts.
Is #c38b5f readable on white or black?
#c38b5f has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.17:1 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.