#C58B5B Hex Color

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Warm and muted, #c58b5b is a mellow orange with earthy brown and golden undertones. Its moderate lightness gives autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth branding a grounded sense of optimism and adventure. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal; black text also meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #c58b5b.

Questions about #c58b5b

What is #c58b5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c58b5b is rgb(197, 139, 91), in HSL hsl(27, 48%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 54%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Is #c58b5b a warm or cool color?
#c58b5b reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and yellow base is softened by earthy brown undertones. Its moderate lightness keeps the warmth approachable rather than vivid or neon.
What colors pair well with #c58b5b?
Deep navy and charcoal pair well with #c58b5b, providing cool, dark contrast that balances its earthy warmth; cream, tan, and muted gold can build a softer autumn palette for packaging, editorial layouts, or outdoor-themed graphics.
What is #c58b5b useful for in design?
In design, #c58b5b conveys grounded optimism and approachable energy, making it useful for autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth branding when a bright orange would feel too intense.
Is #c58b5b readable on white or black?
#c58b5b has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.