#C38C5A Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm orange brings a mellow, earthy character to design palettes. Because of its approachable tone, #c38c5a works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground its dusty quality. The hex code for this shade is #c38c5a, which maintains high enough contrast for readable black text in most digital applications.
Questions about #c38c5a
What is #c38c5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c38c5a is rgb(195, 140, 90), in HSL hsl(29, 47%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 54%, 24%.
Does #c38c5a work well with dark text?
Yes, #c38c5a functions effectively as a background for dark, high-contrast text like charcoal. Its mid-tone saturation ensures that the text remains readable while providing a softer, more organic aesthetic than a standard light gray or white backdrop.
What is the best way to use #c38c5a in a color scheme?
Is #c38c5a readable on white or black?
#c38c5a has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.