#C47C23 Hex Color
Grounded and warm earthy muted orange
Muted orange feels grounded and warm, avoiding the harsh intensity of neon tones. Use this color as a secondary accent rather than a large background to maintain balance in your layouts. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted teals. Because black text offers excellent readability against this shade, it works well for UI buttons or typography. The hex code is #c47c23.
Questions about #c47c23
What is #c47c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47c23 is rgb(196, 124, 35), in HSL hsl(33, 70%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 82%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with #c47c23?
This muted orange thrives when paired with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or muted teal to create a sophisticated, balanced palette. These pairings keep the look grounded without allowing the warmth of #c47c23 to become overwhelming.
Is #c47c23 suitable for UI design elements?
Yes, #c47c23 functions excellently as an accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements because it offers high readability against black text. It remains soft enough for digital interfaces while maintaining enough saturation to draw the user's eye effectively.
Is #c47c23 readable on white or black?
#c47c23 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.