#C47001 Hex Color
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A fairly saturated, warm orange with a mellow golden undertone, #c47001 brings optimism and creative energy without looking neon. Its earthy depth fits food and beverage branding, sports graphics, autumn themes, and safety-focused designs. Use the hex code #c47001 as a supporting tone or accent, since large fields can feel heavy. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c47001
What is #c47001 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47001 is rgb(196, 112, 1), in HSL hsl(34, 99%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 99%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c47001?
#c47001 pairs well with navy and charcoal, which temper its warm, mellow orange character without competing for attention; use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside cream, sand, or muted blue.
Is #c47001 readable on white or black?
#c47001 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.