#C45923 Hex Color
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#c45923 is a saturated, warm orange with a red-brown undertone and strong visual energy. Its bold, slightly mellow brightness suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #c45923 supports black text at about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c45923
What is #c45923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c45923 is rgb(196, 89, 35), in HSL hsl(20, 70%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 82%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c45923?
#c45923 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal because their cooler or quieter values steady its warm saturation without muting its energy. Use navy for structure, cream for space, and charcoal for readable supporting text.
Is #c45923 readable on white or black?
#c45923 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.