#C48214 Hex Color
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Not the loud traffic-cone orange most palettes reach for. #c48214 is a muted, golden-leaning orange with a mellow, autumn feel. Its mid lightness gives black text about 6.6:1 contrast, enough for small body copy, but the color can read muddy as a full background. It works best as a supporting tone beside deep navy or brown. The hex code suits food branding, sports, and fall campaigns.
Questions about #c48214
What is #c48214 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48214 is rgb(196, 130, 20), in HSL hsl(38, 81%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 90%, 23%.
Can you use black text on #c48214?
Yes. Black text on #c48214 reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls well short, so keep dark type on top of this shade.
What colors pair well with #c48214?
Is #c48214 readable on white or black?
#c48214 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.