#C96D21 Hex Color
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Close to the color of terracotta pots and pumpkin flesh, #c96d21 is a mellow orange with just enough saturation to feel friendly instead of loud. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, where it adds warmth without taking over. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for balance. The hex code #c96d21 also suits autumn themes, food branding, and youth marketing. Black text sits at about 5.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #c96d21
What is #c96d21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c96d21 is rgb(201, 109, 33), in HSL hsl(27, 72%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 84%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c96d21?
Deep teal and charcoal give #c96d21 the strongest contrast, keeping its warmth in check. Cream and warm beige soften it for gentler autumn palettes, while navy makes it read richer than it does next to white.
What mood does the color #c96d21 convey?
Its medium saturation and darkness keep it warm and easygoing rather than loud, so it reads as friendly and creative. That balance makes it a common pick for food branding, sports, and youth marketing.
Is #c96d21 readable on white or black?
#c96d21 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.