#C75A1B Hex Color
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#c75a1b is a saturated, medium-dark orange with warm red and earthy brown undertones. Its strong brightness brings energy and attention to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a small accent against navy or cream rather than a full background. Black text remains readable at about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #c75a1b.
Questions about #c75a1b
What is #c75a1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c75a1b is rgb(199, 90, 27), in HSL hsl(22, 76%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 86%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c75a1b?
Navy and cream pair especially well with #c75a1b, balancing its saturated warmth with cool depth and light contrast. Use the orange as an accent for buttons, labels, or graphic details rather than covering large areas.
Where does #c75a1b work best in a design?
Its energetic, autumnal character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and seasonal campaigns. Because the shade is dark and highly saturated, it usually works best as a focused accent with a neutral or deep contrasting background.
Is #c75a1b readable on white or black?
#c75a1b has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.