#C5832B Hex Color
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A mellow, earthy orange that leans toward ochre. #c5832b carries enough warmth and weight to anchor autumn themes, food and beverage branding, or safety graphics, and it holds black text comfortably at roughly 6.7:1 contrast. It reads best as a dominant base or a supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal, and it can turn muddy when stretched across large light backgrounds.
Questions about #c5832b
What is #c5832b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5832b is rgb(197, 131, 43), in HSL hsl(34, 64%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 78%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5832b?
#c5832b pairs well with deep teal for a rich complementary contrast, charcoal for a grounded modern look, and cream for softer autumn palettes. Burgundy also flatters it when you want a warm, cohesive scheme.
Is #c5832b a warm or cool color, and why?
#c5832b is a warm color. Its yellow and red undertones place it firmly on the warm side of the spectrum, and its muted saturation gives it an earthy, amber character rather than a bright citrus feel.
Can #c5832b be used as a background for text?
Yes. #c5832b has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 with black text, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. It works as a background for buttons, banners, and signage, though dark text is the safer choice.
Is #c5832b readable on white or black?
#c5832b has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.