#CA835C Hex Color
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A mellow, warm orange with low saturation, the hex code #ca835c has a soft brown undertone that feels optimistic without shouting. Its relaxed energy suits food packaging, autumn campaigns, youth branding, and small accents in sports or safety graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly and meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ca835c
What is #ca835c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca835c is rgb(202, 131, 92), in HSL hsl(21, 51%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 54%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ca835c?
#ca835c pairs well with navy for contrast and charcoal for a softer, grounded combination. Cream can lighten the palette, while muted olive adds an earthy counterpoint without making the orange feel overly bright.
Is #ca835c readable on white or black?
#ca835c has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 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.