#C76A38 Hex Color
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This unsaturated orange feels mellow and approachable without the intensity of brighter hues. The hex code for this color is #c76a38. It works best as an accent color in autumn-themed branding or UI icons. Because this shade provides a 5.5:1 contrast ratio with black text, it meets WCAG AA standards for body copy. It pairs well with slate blue or dark neutrals.
Questions about #c76a38
What is #c76a38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c76a38 is rgb(199, 106, 56), in HSL hsl(21, 56%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 72%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c76a38?
Is #c76a38 suitable for body text on a white background?
While #c76a38 is vibrant enough for icons or headings, it generally fails WCAG accessibility standards for standard body text on white. It is much more effective as a highlight color or for buttons paired with high-contrast text.
Is #c76a38 readable on white or black?
#c76a38 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.