#C56642
A medium, moderate orange closely aligning with Sienna.
About #C56642
At its core, #C56642 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Sienna. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 102, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 48% Magenta, 66% Yellow, and 23% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C56642
RGB197, 102, 66
HSL16.5°, 53.0%, 51.6%
CMYK0%, 48%, 66%, 23%
HSV16.5°, 66.5%, 77.3%
LAB53.8, 34.9, 37.1
XYZ28.8, 21.8, 7.8
Decimal12936770
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.35:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C56642;
}
.text-color {
color: #C56642;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C56642;
}