#C56C07 Hex Color
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Fairly saturated but mellow, this pumpkin-toned orange sits mid-dark with a roasted warmth. The hex code #c56c07 works best as an accent or supporting tone in food, sports, and autumn branding, since it can turn muddy across large surfaces. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, and rely on black text over it, which passes AA at about 5.5:1.
Questions about #c56c07
What is #c56c07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c56c07 is rgb(197, 108, 7), in HSL hsl(32, 93%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 96%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c56c07?
Deep teal and charcoal give #c56c07 the strongest contrast, while cream softens it for warmer palettes. Avoid pairing it with reds or yellows of similar value, since the combination reads muddy.
Is #c56c07 readable on white or black?
#c56c07 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.