#C4844C Hex Color
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#c4844c is an unsaturated, warm orange with mellow brown undertones. Its softened intensity suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. The hex code #c4844c suits food packaging, autumn themes, youth marketing, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with dark text, since black achieves about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4844c
What is #c4844c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4844c is rgb(196, 132, 76), in HSL hsl(28, 50%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 61%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4844c?
#c4844c pairs well with charcoal, cream, and navy, which balance its warm brown undertone without making the palette feel overly rustic. Use it as a supporting color or accent when a full orange background feels too heavy.
Is #c4844c readable on white or black?
#c4844c has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.