#C7894A Hex Color

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This unsaturated, mellow orange feels approachable and grounded without the intensity of a bright primary hue. #c7894a works best as a supporting accent or secondary brand color, as it can appear muddy when applied to large background areas. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or navy, offering enough contrast to support readable black text. The hex code for this warm autumn tone is #c7894a.

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What is #c7894a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c7894a is rgb(199, 137, 74), in HSL hsl(30, 53%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 63%, 22%.

What color combinations work best with #c7894a?

This muted orange creates balanced, sophisticated palettes when paired with deep, cool tones like navy or charcoal. Avoid placing it against bright, saturated hues, which can make #c7894a appear muddy or indistinct in professional design layouts.

Is #c7894a readable on white or black?

#c7894a has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#C7894A Hex Color

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