Color #C17841

Color Code #C17841

A precise look at this Orange color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

OrangeMid tone

Color preview#C17841

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#C17841

RGB

rgb(193, 120, 65)

HSL

hsl(25.78 50.79% 50.59%)

HSV

hsv(25.78 66.32% 75.69%)

CMYKApproximate

0%, 37.82%, 66.32%, 24.31%

Relative luminance0.25150—1

Contrast with white3.48:1WCAG

Contrast with black6.03:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample3.48:1

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Readable text sample6.03:1

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Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Orange tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #C17841 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

#C17841 #418AC1

Analogous palette

#C1414A #C17841 #C1B841

Triadic palette

#C17841 #41C178 #7841C1

Monochrome scale

#362112 #734726 #B16D3A #CF976D #E3C3AA #F2E4D9

Complementary#418AC1View color Inverted#3E87BEView color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #C17841;
  background-color: #C178411A;
  border-color: #C17841;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #C17841?

This color is RGB(193, 120, 65).

What is the HSL value of #C17841?

Its value is HSL(25.78°, 50.79%, 50.59%).

Is #C17841 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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Suggested palettes

CSS code example

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