#C97545 Hex Color
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With its muted saturation and mid-light value, #c97545 feels warm, mellow, and approachable rather than loud. This earthy orange suits food branding, autumn campaigns, and youth-focused sports graphics, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or dark navy. Use black text over this hex code for readable body copy, with about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c97545
What is #c97545 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97545 is rgb(201, 117, 69), in HSL hsl(22, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 66%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c97545?
#c97545 pairs well with cream for a soft, warm palette and dark navy for stronger contrast; muted greens or charcoal can also balance its earthy orange without making the design feel overly bright.
Where does #c97545 work well?
#c97545 works well in food branding, autumn campaigns, and youth-focused sports graphics, where its muted earthy warmth feels approachable and energetic without becoming loud. Use it as a supporting color beside cream or navy when a grounded accent is needed.
Is #c97545 readable on white or black?
#c97545 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.