#C97338 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #c97338 has mellow red and brown undertones that suggest optimism, independence, and creative energy. Its moderate saturation suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and safety materials without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream; black text achieves about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #c97338.
Questions about #c97338
What is #c97338 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97338 is rgb(201, 115, 56), in HSL hsl(24, 57%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 72%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #c97338?
#c97338 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal because these colors balance its warm orange-brown undertones, giving designers soft contrast, strong contrast, or a grounded neutral palette without making the overall scheme feel harsh.
Is #c97338 readable on white or black?
#c97338 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.