#C65111 Hex Color
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#c65111 is a bold, saturated orange with a reddish, burnt undertone. The hex code sits at a mid-dark lightness, so it reads hot without glare, which suits calls to action, sports branding, and autumn palettes. Treat it as a 10% accent rather than a full background; large fields feel loud fast. Deep teal and navy both flatter it, and black text stays readable on top at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c65111
What is #c65111 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c65111 is rgb(198, 81, 17), in HSL hsl(21, 84%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 91%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c65111?
Deep teal and navy make #c65111 look richer by contrast, while cream softens its heat. Avoid pairing it with bright red or yellow, since the combination turns muddy and competes for attention.
Is #c65111 readable on white or black?
#c65111 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.