#C46019 Hex Color
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A mellow orange with rust undertones, #c46019 reads warm without shouting. Its medium lightness keeps it grounded, so it shines as an accent or supporting tone beside charcoal or deep teal. Black text hits about 5.0:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy. Think autumn packaging, sports kits, and Halloween palettes.
Questions about #c46019
What is #c46019 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46019 is rgb(196, 96, 25), in HSL hsl(25, 77%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 87%, 23%.
Is black or white text better on #c46019?
Black text is the safer choice. It reaches about 5.0:1 contrast against #c46019, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls well short of that threshold and should be saved for large headings.
What colors pair well with #c46019?
Deep teal and charcoal both make #c46019 look richer, while cream softens it for backgrounds. Skip bright reds nearby, since they muddy its warm character.
Is #c46019 readable on white or black?
#c46019 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.