#C58738 Hex Color

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#c58738 is a muted golden orange with a clear brown undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or autumn accent rather than a loud focal point. It flatters deep teal and cream, and black text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 6.9:1. The hex code #c58738 fits food branding, sports, and fall themes.

Questions about #c58738

What is #c58738 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c58738 is rgb(197, 135, 56), in HSL hsl(34, 56%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 72%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c58738?
Deep teal and off-white cream make #c58738 feel richer than pairing it with plain white. Charcoal also works when you want a grounded, print-like palette.
Is #c58738 readable on white or black?
#c58738 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.