#C48040 Hex Color
An earthy mellow orange with autumn warmth
This unsaturated, mellow orange feels earthy and approachable. Because of its grounded, autumn-like warmth, #c48040 works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code #c48040 provides excellent readability for text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy when paired with black.
Questions about #c48040
What is #c48040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48040 is rgb(196, 128, 64), in HSL hsl(29, 53%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 67%, 23%.
Which colors pair best with #c48040?
Because of its warm, earthy undertones, #c48040 thrives when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. If you want a more organic, grounded palette, consider using deep forest greens or rich browns to mimic natural autumn landscapes.
Is #c48040 readable on white or black?
#c48040 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.