#C7902B Hex Color
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A muted, warm orange, #c7902b has earthy golden-brown undertones and mellow saturation. Its approachable energy suggests optimism, independence, and adventure, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Pair it with navy or charcoal for stronger definition. The hex code #c7902b supports readable black text at about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c7902b
What is #c7902b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7902b is rgb(199, 144, 43), in HSL hsl(39, 64%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 78%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7902b?
Is #c7902b a warm or cool color?
#c7902b reads as a warm, muted orange because its hue leans toward golden yellow and its saturation is softened, giving the color earthy brown undertones rather than a bright, fiery appearance. It suggests approachable optimism without intense brightness.
Is #c7902b readable on white or black?
#c7902b has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.