#C9721B Hex Color
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This saturated, mellow orange carries a strong sense of warmth and optimism. Because it is highly pigmented, #c9721b works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays, which allow the orange to pop without appearing overwhelming. The hex code for this bold, adventurous shade is #c9721b, which offers sufficient contrast for black text legibility.
Questions about #c9721b
What is #c9721b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9721b is rgb(201, 114, 27), in HSL hsl(30, 76%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 87%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9721b?
Is #c9721b suitable for large text or backgrounds?
This shade is quite intense, so it is generally better suited for buttons, highlights, or call-to-action elements rather than large blocks of text or full-page backgrounds. Use it sparingly to create visual interest without causing eye strain for your visitors.
Is #c9721b readable on white or black?
#c9721b has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.