#C78235 Hex Color
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#c78235 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a grounded golden-brown undertone. Its medium lightness supports optimism and creative energy without the sharpness of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting brand tone for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, or safety accents. Black text reaches about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio on it; the hex code is #c78235.
Questions about #c78235
What is #c78235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c78235 is rgb(199, 130, 53), in HSL hsl(32, 58%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 73%, 22%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c78235 in a palette?
#c78235 pairs well with charcoal for crisp readable contrast, while navy adds a cooler, more polished counterpoint. Use cream or warm gray to soften the palette, keeping this medium orange as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background.
Is #c78235 readable on white or black?
#c78235 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.