#C66329 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm orange carries a distinct terracotta feel that works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background. While it pairs well with deep teals for contrast, be cautious using it as a large-scale wash as it can overwhelm a layout. The hex code for this shade is #c66329, which provides enough contrast for black text to meet WCAG AA standards.
Questions about #c66329
What is #c66329 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c66329 is rgb(198, 99, 41), in HSL hsl(22, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 79%, 22%.
Does #c66329 work well for large-scale backgrounds?
Using #c66329 as a large-scale wash often overwhelms a layout because its high saturation commands too much visual attention. It is significantly more effective when applied as a punchy accent to draw the eye toward buttons or specific layout elements.
Is #c66329 readable on white or black?
#c66329 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.