#C66C37 Hex Color

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Reach for #c66c37 when a design needs warmth without shouting. This burnt shade of orange is muted and mellow, closer to terracotta than neon, with an earthy brown undertone. It works best as a supporting tone in food packaging, sports branding, or autumn campaigns, and pairs well with deep teal. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.6:1 contrast, so small type stays accessible.

Questions about #c66c37

What is #c66c37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c66c37 is rgb(198, 108, 55), in HSL hsl(22, 57%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 72%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c66c37?
Deep teal and cream both make the warmth in #c66c37 read richer, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip pale pastels, since they wash out its muted, earthy character.
Is #c66c37 readable on white or black?
#c66c37 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.