#C4944C Hex Color
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This mellow orange carries an unsaturated, warm quality suitable for grounded design projects. The hex code for this shade is #c4944c. Its balanced tone makes it a reliable choice for autumn branding or outdoor-focused layouts. Because the color maintains a strong 7.7:1 contrast ratio against black, you can use it for small body text and keep your typography legible.
Questions about #c4944c
What is #c4944c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4944c is rgb(196, 148, 76), in HSL hsl(36, 50%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 61%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c4944c for a balanced design?
Is #c4944c readable on white or black?
#c4944c has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.