#C5662A Hex Color
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#c5662a is a burnt orange with real warmth and weight. It sits between rust and pumpkin, saturated enough to read as a statement color on buttons and headers but grounded enough for autumn and food branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or charcoal, or as an accent where cream backgrounds need a shot of energy.
Questions about #c5662a
What is #c5662a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5662a is rgb(197, 102, 42), in HSL hsl(23, 65%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 79%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5662a?
#c5662a pairs well with deep charcoal, soft cream, and muted teal. The charcoal grounds its warmth, cream keeps layouts airy, and teal provides a complementary contrast that stays tasteful.
Is #c5662a a warm or cool color?
#c5662a is a warm color, built on strong red and orange undertones. Its mid-level saturation and moderate darkness give it an earthy, grounded feel rather than a bright neon quality.
How can I use #c5662a in a design?
Use #c5662a as an accent for buttons, headers, or callout elements against cream or off-white backgrounds. It also works as a dominant brand color for food, beverage, and autumn-themed projects.
Is #c5662a readable on white or black?
#c5662a has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.