#C56D00
A dark, vivid orange closely aligning with Chocolate.
About #C56D00
The hex code #C56D00 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. 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, 109, and 0.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 0% Cyan, 45% Magenta, 100% Yellow, and 23% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
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#C56D00
RGB197, 109, 0
HSL33.2°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 45%, 100%, 23%
HSV33.2°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB54.9, 29.2, 62.5
XYZ28.5, 22.8, 2.9
Decimal12938496
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.56:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.61:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.73:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C56D00;
}
.text-color {
color: #C56D00;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C56D00;
}