#C8621C Hex Color
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#c8621c is a saturated, medium-dark orange with a warm red undertone and strong visual energy. Its bold, earthy brightness suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, and pair it with navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #c8621c
What is #c8621c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8621c is rgb(200, 98, 28), in HSL hsl(24, 75%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 86%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8621c?
Is #c8621c readable on white or black?
#c8621c has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.