#C96C15 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #c96c15 is a mellow orange with subtle brown undertones. Its moderate lightness brings grounded energy to food packaging, autumn branding, sports graphics, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #c96c15 supports black body text with about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c96c15
What is #c96c15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96c15 is rgb(201, 108, 21), in HSL hsl(29, 81%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 90%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c96c15?
Navy and charcoal provide strong, restrained partners for #c96c15, while cream or muted beige can soften its warmth. Use the orange as an accent or supporting color to keep the palette balanced rather than overwhelming.
What mood does #c96c15 create?
#c96c15 reads as a warm, grounded orange because its moderate lightness and subtle brown undertones temper its saturation. It can suggest autumn, energy, and approachability without the sharper feel of a bright orange.
Is #c96c15 readable on white or black?
#c96c15 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.