#C5874B Hex Color
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#c5874b is a muted, warm orange with golden-brown undertones and medium lightness. Its mellow saturation suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents without feeling neon. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #c5874b also supports readable black body text with about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #c5874b
What is #c5874b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5874b is rgb(197, 135, 75), in HSL hsl(30, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 62%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5874b?
Is #c5874b a warm or cool color?
#c5874b is a warm color because its orange base and golden-brown undertones lean toward yellow rather than blue, while its softened saturation keeps that warmth mellow and earthy rather than bright or highly energetic.
Does #c5874b work with black text?
Yes, black text on #c5874b reaches about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, making it a strong choice for readable body copy and labels when rendered normally at common interface sizes and layouts. Confirm the final combination in your accessibility checker, especially for larger text, thin weights, or colors placed over gradients.
Is #c5874b readable on white or black?
#c5874b has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.