#C6703E Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #c6703e is a moderately muted orange with earthy brown undertones and medium depth. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for food branding, autumn graphics, sports designs, or youth campaigns. The hex code #c6703e provides about 5.8:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c6703e
What is #c6703e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6703e is rgb(198, 112, 62), in HSL hsl(22, 54%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 69%, 22%.
Which colors pair well with #c6703e?
Is #c6703e a warm or cool color, and what mood does it create?
The #c6703e hex color reads as a warm, moderately muted orange because its red-orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones rather than cool blue or gray influences, giving it grounded optimism and creative energy without the intensity of a bright orange.
Is #c6703e readable on white or black?
#c6703e has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.