#C48264 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #c48264 is a muted orange with terracotta and soft brown undertones. Its medium lightness creates an approachable, creative feel without the intensity of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone in food branding, autumn palettes, or youth-focused campaigns. The hex code #c48264 supports readable black body text at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c48264
What is #c48264 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48264 is rgb(196, 130, 100), in HSL hsl(19, 45%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 49%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c48264?
The hex color #c48264 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted sage, and deep navy, balancing its warm terracotta base with cooler or softer contrast in branding and interface palettes.
Is #c48264 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #c48264 reads as warm because its muted orange base carries terracotta and soft brown undertones, while its medium lightness keeps it approachable rather than bright or fiery in most palettes.
Is #c48264 readable on white or black?
#c48264 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.