#C46F4D Hex Color
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Warm, mellow orange with a clay undertone, #c46f4d stays earthy instead of loud. Its muted saturation suits food packaging, sports gear, and autumn themes. Best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1, so small type is safe. It flatters deep teal.
Questions about #c46f4d
What is #c46f4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c46f4d is rgb(196, 111, 77), in HSL hsl(17, 50%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 61%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c46f4d?
Deep teal makes this muted orange feel richer, while cream and charcoal keep it grounded. Skip bright yellows nearby, since they push the whole palette toward muddy.
Is black or white text safer on #c46f4d?
Black text is the safer choice, reaching about 5.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short of that threshold and should be reserved for large type only.
Is #c46f4d readable on white or black?
#c46f4d has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.