#C46404 Hex Color
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This saturated, mid-tone orange brings an energetic, warm glow to any design. Because it feels bold rather than subtle, it works best as a 10% accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements. Avoid using it as a large background, where its intensity can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair #c46404 with charcoal grays for better readability, as black text is the only standard that maintains sufficient contrast.
Questions about #c46404
What is #c46404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46404 is rgb(196, 100, 4), in HSL hsl(30, 96%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 98%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #c46404 in web design?
#c46404 serves best as a strategic 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons or notification badges. Because of its high saturation, avoid using it as a large background to prevent eye strain and keep interface readability high.
Is #c46404 readable on white or black?
#c46404 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.