#C47642 Hex Color
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This muted, clay-like orange brings a grounded warmth to any palette. Because of its mellow saturation, #c47642 works best as a secondary accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal greys for a modern, industrial look. The hex code for this versatile shade is #c47642, which maintains excellent contrast against black text for readable, accessible body copy.
Questions about #c47642
What is #c47642 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47642 is rgb(196, 118, 66), in HSL hsl(24, 52%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 66%, 23%.
What colors work best with #c47642?
This shade shines when grounded by neutral, high-contrast tones. Pair #c47642 with charcoal or deep slate to maintain a modern, professional look, or try muted sage greens for a softer, organic aesthetic that feels balanced.
Is #c47642 suitable for web typography?
While #c47642 offers decent contrast against black, it functions best as a decorative element or accent rather than primary body text. Use it for call-to-action buttons or headers to ensure the design remains readable and accessible for all users.
Is #c47642 readable on white or black?
#c47642 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.