#C95D1A Hex Color
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Warm and strongly saturated, #c95d1a carries red-brown undertones that give its orange base a bold, earthy edge. The hex code #c95d1a brings energy and attention to calls to action, food branding, and autumn palettes. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal, with black text reading clearly at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c95d1a
What is #c95d1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c95d1a is rgb(201, 93, 26), in HSL hsl(23, 77%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 87%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c95d1a?
Does #c95d1a read as a warm or cool color?
#c95d1a reads as a warm color because its orange base is shifted toward red, giving it an energetic, grounded appearance rather than the cool, receding feel associated with blue or green hues.
Is #c95d1a readable on white or black?
#c95d1a has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.