#C9741A Hex Color
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#c9741a is a fairly saturated, medium-dark orange with warm golden and earthy brown undertones. Its mellow intensity suggests optimism, independence, and adventure, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Use the hex code #c9741a with navy or cream. Black text stays readable for small body copy.
Questions about #c9741a
What is #c9741a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9741a is rgb(201, 116, 26), in HSL hsl(31, 77%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 87%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9741a?
Is #c9741a warm or cool?
#c9741a reads as warm, with its orange base supported by golden and earthy brown undertones. That grounded warmth can suggest optimism, energy, and adventure, while its medium-dark value keeps it more settled than a bright orange.
Is #c9741a readable on white or black?
#c9741a 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.