#C96517 Hex Color
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Somewhere between pumpkin and copper, this orange carries real heat. The hex code #c96517 is saturated but grounded, warm enough for autumn themes without tipping into neon. It earns its keep as an accent or in the 10% slot of a palette; across a full background it reads loud. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c96517
What is #c96517 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96517 is rgb(201, 101, 23), in HSL hsl(26, 79%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 89%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c96517?
Deep teal makes #c96517 glow through contrast, while navy or charcoal calm it for packaging and branding. Cream and warm browns suit food, sports, and autumn layouts.
Is #c96517 readable on white or black?
#c96517 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.