#C7A378 Hex Color
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#c7a378 is a dusty, unsaturated orange that reads as a warm neutral. Its muted, ashy quality makes it a reliable base for organic themes or baby products where you want softness without high saturation. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for a modern, grounded contrast. Because it is highly readable, the hex code #c7a378 works well for both large backgrounds and smaller UI elements.
Questions about #c7a378
What is #c7a378 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a378 is rgb(199, 163, 120), in HSL hsl(33, 41%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 40%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7a378?
#c7a378 works best when anchored by deep, high-contrast darks or cool, muted tones to prevent the palette from feeling washed out. Use a dark charcoal for text or typography to ensure readability, or pair it with slate blue to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast.
How should I use #c7a378 in design projects?
Use #c7a378 as a primary base color for backgrounds or large UI elements where you want to evoke an organic, earthy atmosphere without the intensity of a bright orange. Its muted saturation makes it an excellent choice for baby products, wellness websites, or minimal design layouts.
Is #c7a378 readable on white or black?
#c7a378 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.