#C9661A Hex Color
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This medium-saturation orange offers a grounded, earthy warmth that avoids feeling overly neon or aggressive. It pairs well with deep charcoals for a modern aesthetic, and black text remains highly readable over it. Because it leans mellow rather than bright, use #c9661a as a strong accent color or a secondary brand tone instead of a primary background. The hex code for this shade is #c9661a.
Questions about #c9661a
What is #c9661a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9661a is rgb(201, 102, 26), in HSL hsl(26, 77%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 87%, 21%.
How should I use #c9661a in a UI design?
This shade functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a main background. It balances well against deep charcoal or soft off-white text to maintain visual warmth without overpowering your interface or accessibility standards.
Does #c9661a lean more warm or cool in a palette?
This color is definitively warm, sitting firmly on the earthy side of the orange spectrum. It avoids the neon glow of brighter oranges, making it a reliable choice for autumn-inspired branding or organic design elements that require a grounded, stable feel.
Is #c9661a readable on white or black?
#c9661a has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.