#C48A62 Hex Color

A warm and muted earthy terracotta

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This unsaturated orange acts as a muted, earthy base that avoids the harshness of brighter tones. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals to create a grounded, reliable contrast. While too soft for primary call-to-action buttons, it works well in organic branding or autumn-themed layouts. The hex code for this approachable shade is #c48a62, which provides high readability when paired with standard black text.

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What is #c48a62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c48a62 is rgb(196, 138, 98), in HSL hsl(24, 45%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 50%, 23%.

What colors pair well with #c48a62?

This earthy tone works best when anchored by deep, neutral contrasts like charcoal or espresso brown. You can also create a harmonious, organic palette by incorporating softer sage greens, which balance out the warmth of the orange without overwhelming the eye.

Is #c48a62 readable on white or black?

#c48a62 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.

#C48A62 Hex Color

A warm and muted earthy terracotta

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