#C4632C Hex Color
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This saturated, warm orange brings a mellow energy to any design. Because of its weight, #c4632c works best as an accent color to break up neutral palettes, rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to make the tone pop. With a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, standard black text remains readable, making the hex code #c4632c safe for smaller UI elements.
Questions about #c4632c
What is #c4632c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4632c is rgb(196, 99, 44), in HSL hsl(22, 63%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 78%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c4632c for a balanced design?
This warm orange works best alongside deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to anchor the intensity. For a more adventurous palette, try pairing #c4632c with deep navy blues or muted teals to create a high-contrast, complementary look.
Is #c4632c readable on white or black?
#c4632c 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.