#C65629 Hex Color
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#c65629 is a strong, saturated orange with warm red undertones. It reads bold and lively, but as a full background it can overwhelm, so treat it as an accent or call-to-action color at the 10% end of your palette. Black text passes AA on it at about 4.8:1. Deep teal and charcoal flatter it far more than plain white.
Questions about #c65629
What is #c65629 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c65629 is rgb(198, 86, 41), in HSL hsl(17, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 79%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c65629?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c65629 feel rich and grounded, while cream softens its heat. Skip plain white backgrounds, which make the orange look harsher instead of brighter.
Is black or white text better on #c65629?
Black text is the safer choice at about 4.8:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White lands near 4.4:1, just under the 4.5:1 threshold, so use it only for large type.
Is #c65629 readable on white or black?
#c65629 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.