#C76606 Hex Color
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Rich and highly saturated, #c76606 is a warm orange with strong red and amber undertones. Its medium-dark value brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains readable at about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #c76606.
Questions about #c76606
What is #c76606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c76606 is rgb(199, 102, 6), in HSL hsl(30, 94%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 97%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c76606?
Where does #c76606 work best in a design?
Use #c76606 as a focused accent for calls to action, sports graphics, badges, and autumn-themed layouts; its medium-dark, saturated orange draws attention effectively, but it can feel overpowering across large surfaces without darker neutrals or generous light space.
Is #c76606 readable on white or black?
#c76606 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.