#C68119 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, golden-orange brings a mellow warmth to autumn-inspired palettes. Because it sits on the darker side of orange, the hex code #c68119 works best as a primary accent or a bridge between browns and lighter ambers. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or bold graphic elements that require sufficient contrast without appearing too aggressive.
Questions about #c68119
What is #c68119 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c68119 is rgb(198, 129, 25), in HSL hsl(36, 78%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 87%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c68119 for a balanced design?
Is #c68119 a good choice for UI text?
Using #c68119 for body text is not recommended due to insufficient contrast against light backgrounds, which affects readability and accessibility. It performs much better as a primary accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements where it can stand out against neutral backgrounds.
Is #c68119 readable on white or black?
#c68119 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.