#C68229 Hex Color
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This mellow, mid-toned orange balances warmth with an earthy, muted quality. It lacks the harsh intensity of neon, making it a reliable choice for autumn branding or rustic signage. Use #c68229 as a 30% supporting tone against charcoal grays to create a classic, grounded look. Since it maintains excellent contrast ratios with black text, it performs well for readable UI elements and bold body copy.
Questions about #c68229
What is #c68229 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c68229 is rgb(198, 130, 41), in HSL hsl(34, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 79%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c68229 for branding?
Use #c68229 as a bold accent against charcoal or deep neutral grays to ground its vibrancy. This combination creates a professional, high-contrast look suitable for modern web interfaces and rustic print design projects.
Is #c68229 readable on white or black?
#c68229 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.