#C7822A Hex Color

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This muted orange carries a heavy, earthy saturation that keeps it from feeling overly vivid. With high accessibility, black text reads perfectly against the surface of #c7822a. Because of its warm, grounded character, use this hex code as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with slate grays or deep teals for a balanced, sophisticated palette.

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What is #c7822a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c7822a is rgb(199, 130, 42), in HSL hsl(34, 65%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 79%, 22%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.

What colors pair best with #c7822a in a design scheme?

#c7822a works beautifully when contrasted against deep, cool tones that ground its warmth. You will find excellent balance when pairing it with slate or teal shades, as these hues provide the necessary depth to make the orange pop without clashing.

Is #c7822a readable on white or black?

#c7822a has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.

#C7822A Hex Color

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