#C46440 Hex Color
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Burnt orange, muted and earthy. #c46440 carries a rusted, claylike warmth that suits autumn packaging and food branding. Its low saturation keeps it mellow rather than loud, so it works best as a dominant base with cream or deep teal accents. Black text passes AA at about 5.2:1 contrast, and the hex code pairs well with navy.
Questions about #c46440
What is #c46440 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46440 is rgb(196, 100, 64), in HSL hsl(16, 53%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 67%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c46440?
#c46440 pairs well with cream, deep teal, and navy. Cream softens its rusted warmth, while teal or navy give the orange more richness through contrast.
Is #c46440 readable on white or black?
#c46440 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.