#C47C59 Hex Color
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#c47c59 is a warm, muted orange with earthy red and brown undertones. Its mellow saturation conveys optimism, creativity, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone or accent in food branding, autumn graphics, youth campaigns, sports designs, and construction safety materials. The hex code #c47c59 supports clear black text with about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c47c59
What is #c47c59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47c59 is rgb(196, 124, 89), in HSL hsl(20, 48%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 55%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c47c59?
Is #c47c59 a warm or cool color?
#c47c59 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by earthy red and brown undertones. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth grounded rather than bright, making it feel welcoming, natural, and understated in larger areas.
Is #c47c59 readable on white or black?
#c47c59 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.