#C76742 Hex Color
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A mellow, earthy orange with a terracotta cast. The hex code #c76742 sits at low saturation, so it reads warm without glare, a fit for autumn campaigns, food packaging, and sports branding. It works best as a supporting tone beside deep teal or cream, and turns muddy across large surfaces. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #c76742
What is #c76742 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c76742 is rgb(199, 103, 66), in HSL hsl(17, 54%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 67%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c76742?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal all flatter #c76742, with teal giving the strongest pop for accents. Avoid bright reds and pinks, which compete with its muted warmth and make the pairing feel crowded.
Is #c76742 readable on white or black?
#c76742 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.