#C65329 Hex Color
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#c65329 is a bold, saturated orange-red with strong warm undertones. It demands attention, making it an ideal choice for high-impact accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large backgrounds. Because it maintains a contrast ratio of 4.7:1 against black text, it works well for smaller UI elements. Pair this hex code with muted teals or deep grays to temper its natural intensity.
Questions about #c65329
What is #c65329 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c65329 is rgb(198, 83, 41), in HSL hsl(16, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 79%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c65329?
Because of its high intensity, #c65329 pairs beautifully with deep, muted charcoal or cool teals to balance its natural warmth. These darker, desaturated tones prevent the orange from overwhelming your layout while maintaining high readability for your text.
Is #c65329 suitable for large backgrounds?
Avoid using #c65329 for large background areas, as its high saturation can quickly cause eye fatigue and overwhelm a design. It is much more effective as a strategic accent color for buttons, icons, or highlighting key information.
Is #c65329 readable on white or black?
#c65329 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.