#C47D3D Hex Color
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#c47d3d is a muted, warm orange with mellow brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its grounded energy suggests optimism, independence, and adventure, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Pair it with navy or charcoal as a supporting tone. Black text meets WCAG AA body-text contrast. The hex code is #c47d3d.
Questions about #c47d3d
What is #c47d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c47d3d is rgb(196, 125, 61), in HSL hsl(28, 53%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 69%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c47d3d?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #c47d3d, balancing its warm orange body with cooler, deeper contrast; cream can soften the palette for food packaging, autumn graphics, and editorial layouts without muting its earthy character.
Why does #c47d3d look warm?
#c47d3d reads as warm because its orange base is softened by mellow brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded feel rather than a bright citrus look or a cool metallic tone. It works naturally in autumn-inspired palettes and outdoor or food-related graphics.
Is #c47d3d readable on white or black?
#c47d3d has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.