#C6560B Hex Color
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#c6560b is a burnt orange with real heat. Its strong saturation and mid-dark base keep it bold without tipping into neon. Black text passes contrast on it at about 4.7:1, so it can sit behind small body copy. It works best as an accent, a call to action, or a highlight against cream or charcoal.
Questions about #c6560b
What is #c6560b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6560b is rgb(198, 86, 11), in HSL hsl(24, 89%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 94%, 22%.
What text color works best on #c6560b?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so reserve it for large headlines only.
What colors pair well with #c6560b?
Deep navy gives this orange a strong complementary contrast, while cream keeps the pairing warm and mellow. Dark teal is a less expected option that reads well in UI accents.
Is #c6560b readable on white or black?
#c6560b has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.