#C9652C Hex Color
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#c9652c is a fairly saturated, medium-dark orange with warm red and brown undertones, giving it a mellow, grounded feel. Its optimism and adventurous energy suit food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, youth campaigns, and autumn themes. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside navy or cream; black text remains readable at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c9652c
What is #c9652c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9652c is rgb(201, 101, 44), in HSL hsl(22, 64%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 78%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #c9652c?
Is #c9652c a warm or cool color?
#c9652c reads as a warm color because its orange base leans toward red, while brown undertones soften its brightness and give it a grounded, earthy character rather than a sharp neon effect.
Is #c9652c readable on white or black?
#c9652c has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.