#C78E28 Hex Color
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The hex code #c78e28 is a mellow, moderately muted orange with warm ochre and golden undertones. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for food branding, sports graphics, autumn themes, or safety details, paired with charcoal or cream. Black text achieves about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c78e28
What is #c78e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c78e28 is rgb(199, 142, 40), in HSL hsl(38, 67%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 80%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c78e28?
What mood does #c78e28 convey?
The #c78e28 hex color feels grounded and optimistic, with creative energy and independence coming from its mellow orange hue, golden undertones, and moderate saturation rather than high intensity or neon brightness. It suits autumn-inspired designs, food visuals, and expressive accents.
Is #c78e28 readable on white or black?
#c78e28 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 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.