#C45825 Hex Color

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#c45825 is a saturated, warm orange with red-brown undertones and enough brightness to command attention without looking fluorescent. Its energetic, adventurous character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn themes. Use the hex code #c45825 as a focused accent with cream or deep navy; black text remains readable at about 4.8:1 contrast.

Questions about #c45825

What is #c45825 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45825 is rgb(196, 88, 37), in HSL hsl(19, 68%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 81%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45825?
#c45825 pairs well with cream for a warm, inviting palette, while deep navy adds contrast and stability in interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts, where the orange can remain a focused accent rather than dominate.
Is #c45825 readable on white or black?
#c45825 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.