#C4632B Hex Color
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#c4632b is a fairly saturated, mellow orange with warm red-brown undertones. Its medium-dark lightness gives it an independent, adventurous energy without looking neon. The hex code #c4632b suits food packaging, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy, while black text remains readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c4632b
What is #c4632b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4632b is rgb(196, 99, 43), in HSL hsl(22, 64%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 78%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4632b?
#c4632b pairs well with navy, cream, and muted sage because these colors temper its warm, medium-dark orange while preserving its energy, giving designers clear contrast, softer space, and a grounded option for autumn or food-focused palettes.
Is #c4632b readable on white or black?
#c4632b has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.