#C5742B Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, baked-clay quality that feels approachable and grounded. Because of its medium saturation, #c5742b works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to avoid a dated, muddy look. The hex code for this mellow orange is #c5742b, which provides enough contrast for readable small text against dark backgrounds.
Questions about #c5742b
What is #c5742b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5742b is rgb(197, 116, 43), in HSL hsl(28, 64%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 78%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #c5742b?
Because #c5742b is a warm, mid-tone earthy orange, it creates the most visual interest when contrasted against deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. Avoid using it alongside other bright, warm colors to prevent a cluttered appearance.
Is #c5742b readable on white or black?
#c5742b has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.