#C8813C Hex Color
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This muted orange is a warm, earthy shade that feels approachable and grounded. It serves best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant base, especially when paired with deep slate grays or charcoal. Because of its reliable contrast, black text remains legible on #c8813c for accessibility requirements. The hex code for this color is #c8813c.
Questions about #c8813c
What is #c8813c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8813c is rgb(200, 129, 60), in HSL hsl(30, 56%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 70%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8813c?
This muted orange thrives when balanced against cool, deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. Because #c8813c possesses a strong earthy warmth, it also creates a sophisticated, nature-inspired palette when combined with deep forest greens or rich, desaturated navy blues.
Is #c8813c readable on white or black?
#c8813c has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.