#C96222 Hex Color
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The hex code #c96222 is a saturated, warm orange with earthy red undertones. Its medium-dark value brings energy and intensity without the glare of neon, making it effective as a supporting tone or small accent in calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #c96222
What is #c96222 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96222 is rgb(201, 98, 34), in HSL hsl(23, 71%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 83%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c96222?
Is #c96222 a warm or cool color?
#c96222 reads as a warm, saturated orange because its red component is stronger than its blue component, giving it earthy red undertones and energetic visual weight without the brightness of neon orange.
Is #c96222 readable on white or black?
#c96222 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.