#C88942 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange brings a grounded warmth to any palette. The hex code #c88942 serves best as a 30% supporting tone or accent. It maintains strong readability with black text at a 7.1:1 contrast ratio, though it can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. For a broader range of options, see other shades of orange to refine your project’s balance.
Questions about #c88942
What is #c88942 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c88942 is rgb(200, 137, 66), in HSL hsl(32, 55%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 67%, 22%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #c88942 in a design project?
#c88942 works best as a supporting accent or 30 percent tone rather than a dominant background color. It balances well against charcoal or deep neutral text, maintaining high readability while providing a grounded, natural warmth to the overall visual composition.
Is #c88942 readable on white or black?
#c88942 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 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.