#C48A46 Hex Color
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This unsaturated orange is a mellow, approachable shade that avoids the intensity of brighter citrus tones. It functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color. #c48a46 pairs effectively with dark, muted greens or charcoal grays for a balanced look. The hex code for this warm, autumnal color is #c48a46. It passes WCAG accessibility standards when used with black text.
Questions about #c48a46
What is #c48a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48a46 is rgb(196, 138, 70), in HSL hsl(32, 52%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 64%, 23%.
Which colors pair best with #c48a46?
Is #c48a46 a warm or cool color?
#c48a46 is a distinctly warm color, rooted in yellow and red undertones. Because it is desaturated and mellow, it avoids the aggressive intensity of pure bright orange, making it versatile for professional or cozy interfaces.
Is #c48a46 readable on white or black?
#c48a46 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.