#C68D50 Hex Color
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This muted, mellow orange carries a baked-clay warmth that feels approachable and grounded. Because of its steady contrast, black text remains highly legible against #c68d50, making it a reliable choice for small body copy. Use this hex code as a warm accent color to pair with deep charcoal grays or forest greens rather than harsh whites, which can make it appear washed out.
Questions about #c68d50
What is #c68d50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c68d50 is rgb(198, 141, 80), in HSL hsl(31, 51%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 60%, 22%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which color combinations work best with #c68d50?
Because #c68d50 acts as a warm neutral, it pairs beautifully with deep, cool tones like charcoal or dark forest green. These combinations create a balanced, organic palette that feels grounded without the starkness often produced by pairing orange with pure white.
Is #c68d50 readable on white or black?
#c68d50 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.