#C46313 Hex Color
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#c46313 is a saturated, warm orange with significant terracotta undertones. Because it carries a heavy, earthy presence, this color works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals, as black text maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against this shade. Use this hex code to inject energy into call-to-action buttons or autumn-themed branding.
Questions about #c46313
What is #c46313 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46313 is rgb(196, 99, 19), in HSL hsl(27, 82%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 90%, 23%.
How should I use #c46313 in a design layout?
Use #c46313 as a high-impact 10% accent rather than a primary background color to prevent overwhelming your viewer. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that balances its heavy, earthy saturation.
Is #c46313 readable on white or black?
#c46313 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.