#C8731F Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances earthy warmth with a distinct, muted quality. Because it leans toward brownish-orange, #c8731f works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool teals or deep slate grays to anchor the composition. With a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, the hex code remains legible and accessible when paired with black text.
Questions about #c8731f
What is #c8731f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8731f is rgb(200, 115, 31), in HSL hsl(30, 73%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 85%, 22%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which color combinations work best with #c8731f?
Because #c8731f is a desaturated, brownish-orange, it pairs beautifully with cool, contrasting neutrals like slate gray or deep teal to ground the design. These combinations prevent the warmth of #c8731f from becoming overwhelming while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.
Is #c8731f readable on white or black?
#c8731f has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.