#C55A1E Hex Color
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This saturated, warm orange brings immediate intensity and energy to any design. Because it feels bold, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. Try pairing #c55a1e with deep charcoal grays or clean off-whites to balance its high saturation. The hex code for this shade is #c55a1e, which offers enough contrast to support small, readable black text.
Questions about #c55a1e
What is #c55a1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c55a1e is rgb(197, 90, 30), in HSL hsl(22, 74%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 85%, 23%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What is the best way to use #c55a1e in a design project?
Because #c55a1e is so saturated, it functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a background. Use it to highlight buttons or calls-to-action against a neutral backdrop like charcoal or off-white to maintain balance without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #c55a1e readable on white or black?
#c55a1e has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.