#C65D32 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #c65d32 is a mellow orange with red and earthy brown undertones. Its steady energy suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use the hex code #c65d32 as a supporting brand tone or autumn accent, especially alongside deep navy and cream. It suits food packaging, sports graphics, safety details, and youth-focused campaigns. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #c65d32
What is #c65d32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c65d32 is rgb(198, 93, 50), in HSL hsl(17, 60%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 75%, 22%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c65d32?
Is #c65d32 readable on white or black?
#c65d32 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.