#C78622 Hex Color
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Closer to pumpkin than tangerine, this mellow orange carries brown undertones and a dusty warmth. The hex code #c78622 works best as a supporting tone or accent, where deep navy keeps it grounded. Black text reads at about 6.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #c78622
What is #c78622 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c78622 is rgb(199, 134, 34), in HSL hsl(36, 71%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 83%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c78622?
Is #c78622 readable on white or black?
#c78622 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.