#C76E2A Hex Color
Soft earthy orange with grounded warmth
#c76e2a is a muted, earthy orange with warm, mellow undertones. It avoids the intensity of brighter hues, acting as a functional accent for autumn branding or web interfaces. This shade supports black text comfortably, exceeding WCAG AA requirements with a 5.7:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #c76e2a in small doses rather than as a dominant background to maintain visual balance.
Questions about #c76e2a
What is #c76e2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c76e2a is rgb(199, 110, 42), in HSL hsl(26, 65%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 79%, 22%.
What colors complement #c76e2a best?
Is #c76e2a readable on white or black?
#c76e2a has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.