#C45710 Hex Color
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Not a pastel and not neon, #c45710 is a burnt orange with rust undertones and real punch. The hex code reads bold and warm, so it works best as an accent or call to action rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep teal, and black text passes on it at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c45710
What is #c45710 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45710 is rgb(196, 87, 16), in HSL hsl(24, 85%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 92%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45710?
Deep teal gives #c45710 the strongest contrast, while charcoal and warm cream keep it grounded. Skip soft pastels, they wash it out. Use it as the 10 percent accent in a mostly neutral palette.
Is #c45710 readable on white or black?
#c45710 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.