#C75C04 Hex Color
Bold orange with real presence
#c75c04 is a bold, saturated orange with a warm, almost burnt character. It sits in that sweet spot between tangerine and amber, bright enough to grab attention on its own, grounded enough to read as deliberate rather than loud. On screen it works hard as an accent: call-to-action buttons, highlighted stats, and key links all pop against neutral backgrounds because the color carries real visual weight. Its darkness (a lightness of roughly 40%) means it also holds up better than brighter oranges next to white text, though designers should still verify contrast for small body text. In practice, pairs naturally with deep teals, warm creams, and charcoal, where its warmth keeps compositions feeling energetic without tipping into visual noise.
Questions about #c75c04
What is #c75c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c75c04 is rgb(199, 92, 4), in HSL hsl(27, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 98%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c75c04?
#c75c04 pairs naturally with deep teal (#0f4c5c), warm cream (#f5efe0), and charcoal (#2b2b2b). The orange brings the energy while cooler or darker neighbors keep it grounded. For a softer palette, try it with warm neutrals like beige and sand rather than stark white.
Is #c75c04 readable on white or black?
#c75c04 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.