#C58C2B Hex Color
Mellow amber warmth with an autumn edge
Not a bright pumpkin orange, #c58c2b is a muted amber-orange with a dry, toasted feel. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent in autumn palettes, packaging, and youth branding. Black text passes contrast behind this hex code, so it holds up under small type.
Questions about #c58c2b
What is #c58c2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c58c2b is rgb(197, 140, 43), in HSL hsl(38, 64%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 78%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c58c2b?
Deep teal and charcoal make this muted orange feel richer, while plain white can wash it out. Try it as a 10% accent against navy or dark forest green.
Is #c58c2b readable on white or black?
#c58c2b has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 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.