#C48F71 Hex Color
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Autumn palettes and food branding often reach for #c48f71, a dusty orange with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone behind dark text or paired with deep teal. The hex code #c48f71 can read muddy at large sizes, so use it sparingly.
Questions about #c48f71
What is #c48f71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c48f71 is rgb(196, 143, 113), in HSL hsl(22, 41%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 42%, 23%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c48f71?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out the warmth in #c48f71 without clashing. Cream and other soft neutrals also work when you want a calm, earthy palette.
Is #c48f71 a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #c48f71 reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so stick with dark type.
Is #c48f71 readable on white or black?
#c48f71 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.