#C4500D Hex Color
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With strong saturation and a medium-dark value, #c4500d is a warm, reddish orange that feels energetic, bold, and grounded rather than pastel. The hex code #c4500d works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, or autumn palettes. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, and use white text for readable buttons and short body copy.
Questions about #c4500d
What is #c4500d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4500d is rgb(196, 80, 13), in HSL hsl(22, 88%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 93%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4500d?
What mood does #c4500d create?
#c4500d creates an energetic, bold mood with a grounded warmth, making it useful for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn-inspired designs where a vivid accent needs weight.
Is #c4500d readable on white or black?
#c4500d has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.