#C95405 Hex Color
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#c95405 is a saturated, medium-dark orange with warm red undertones and a bold, energetic presence. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, autumn graphics, and food packaging, while deep navy provides a refined pairing. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background; black text reads clearly on it at about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #c95405.
Questions about #c95405
What is #c95405 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c95405 is rgb(201, 84, 5), in HSL hsl(24, 95%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 98%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c95405?
Deep navy, charcoal, cream, and warm neutrals pair well with #c95405, balancing its saturated orange and red undertones while creating either a polished, high-contrast look or a softer, autumn-inspired palette.
Where does #c95405 work best in a design?
Use #c95405 as a focused accent for calls to action, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and food packaging, where its saturated warmth adds energy without overwhelming the layout. Pair it with quieter backgrounds rather than using it across large surfaces.
Is #c95405 readable on white or black?
#c95405 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.