#C54200

A dark, vivid orange closely aligning with Chocolate.

About #C54200

The precise color #C54200 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Chocolate. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 66, and 0.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 66% magenta, 100% yellow, and 23% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C54200
RGB197, 66, 0
HSL20.1°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 66%, 100%, 23%
HSV20.1°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB46.7, 50.1, 57.8
XYZ25.0, 15.8, 1.7
Decimal12927488

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.06:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.15:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.83:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.53:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C54200; }
.text-color { color: #C54200; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C54200; }

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