#C8821A Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #c8821a is an unsaturated orange with strong mustard undertones. This warm tone works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, as it can feel heavy in large applications. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for a balanced contrast. The hex code #c8821a meets accessibility standards for small body text when paired with black.
Questions about #c8821a
What is #c8821a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8821a is rgb(200, 130, 26), in HSL hsl(36, 77%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 87%, 22%.
What colors work best when paired with #c8821a?
Is #c8821a suitable for text or small UI elements?
Because of its mid-tone saturation, #c8821a can be difficult to read on white backgrounds but works well as an accent for buttons or icons. For body text, you should pair it with black to ensure it meets standard web accessibility contrast ratios.
Is #c8821a readable on white or black?
#c8821a 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.