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#C05820 color code is #C05820. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c05820.

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#C05820 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C05820 is 0.1829. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.51:1 against white and 4.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C05820 on white4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
#C05820 on black4.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C058204.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #C058204.66:1AA

#C05820 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C05820?+
The hex code for #C05820 is #C05820. In RGB it's rgb(192, 88, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(21, 71%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #C05820?+
#C05820 in RGB is (192, 88, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(192, 88, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #C05820?+
#C05820 converts to CMYK(0%, 54%, 83%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C05820.
Is #c05820 a warm or cool color?+
#C05820 (#C05820) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 21° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c05820 belong to?+
#C05820 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 21°, 71%, 44% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c05820 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C05820 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.51:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c05820?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C05820 (#C05820) is 159 C Pantone 159 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C05820 in design

Practical guidance for using #c05820 (#C05820) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C05820 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.7:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C05820 (#C05820) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C05820 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c05820 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C05820 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.