#C47C4C Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #c47c4c is a mellow orange with brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its grounded energy suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use the hex code #c47c4c as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or youth-focused branding, pairing it with charcoal for definition. Black text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c47c4c
What is #c47c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47c4c is rgb(196, 124, 76), in HSL hsl(24, 50%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 61%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c47c4c?
Charcoal, cream, and muted blue pair well with #c47c4c because they balance its warm orange-brown base, while deeper neutrals add definition and pale tones keep palettes relaxed for branding, interfaces, packaging, and editorial designs.
What mood does #c47c4c convey?
#c47c4c conveys grounded optimism through its muted orange hue and brown undertones, making it feel warm, independent, and creative rather than loud. It suits autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-focused designs that need energy with restraint.
Is #c47c4c readable on white or black?
#c47c4c has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.