#D46C3C Hex Color

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A fairly saturated, warm orange with mellow red undertones, #d46c3c brings an optimistic, adventurous feel without becoming neon-bright. The hex code #d46c3c works well as a supporting brand color for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth-focused designs. Use black text for readable small type, with about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #d46c3c

What is #d46c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d46c3c is rgb(212, 108, 60), in HSL hsl(19, 64%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 72%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d46c3c?
#d46c3c pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which balance its warm red-orange body without making the palette feel overly autumnal. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or as an accent against a pale cream field.
Is #d46c3c readable on white or black?
#d46c3c 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.