#C77543 Hex Color
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#c77543 is a warm, mellow orange with muted copper undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. The hex code works well for food packaging, autumn campaigns, sports accents, and youth-focused branding. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c77543
What is #c77543 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c77543 is rgb(199, 117, 67), in HSL hsl(23, 54%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 66%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c77543?
#c77543 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal because their cooler or darker values balance its warm copper undertone without making the palette feel overly rustic. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent beside quieter neutrals.
Is #c77543 readable on white or black?
#c77543 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.