#C97250 Hex Color
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Rather unsaturated and warm, #c97250 is a mellow orange with earthy red undertones. Its muted finish suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or accent in food branding, autumn graphics, and youth campaigns. Black text reaches about 6:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #c97250
What is #c97250 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97250 is rgb(201, 114, 80), in HSL hsl(17, 53%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 60%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #c97250?
Is #c97250 warm or cool?
#c97250 reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and orange balance is softened by low saturation, giving it an earthy, optimistic feel rather than the sharp energy of a bright orange.
Is #c97250 readable on white or black?
#c97250 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.