#C4882D Hex Color
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#c4882d is a warm, mellow orange with restrained saturation and a grounded golden-brown undertone. Its moderate lightness suggests optimism and adventure without the glare of brighter orange. Use the hex code #c4882d as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or youth-focused designs. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c4882d
What is #c4882d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4882d is rgb(196, 136, 45), in HSL hsl(36, 63%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 77%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4882d?
#c4882d pairs well with navy for contrast, charcoal for a grounded interface, and cream for a warmer palette; muted olive adds an autumnal, outdoorsy direction without making the orange feel overly bright.
Is #c4882d readable on white or black?
#c4882d has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.