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#C4815A color code is #C4815A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c4815a.

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#C4815A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C4815A is 0.2817. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.17:1 against white and 6.63:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C4815A on white3.17:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C4815A on black6.63:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C4815A3.17:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C4815A6.63:1AA

#C4815A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C4815A?+
The hex code for #C4815A is #C4815A. In RGB it's rgb(196, 129, 90), and in HSL it's hsl(22, 47%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #C4815A?+
#C4815A in RGB is (196, 129, 90). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 129, 90).
What is the CMYK value of #C4815A?+
#C4815A converts to CMYK(0%, 34%, 54%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C4815A.
Is #c4815a a warm or cool color?+
#C4815A (#C4815A) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 22° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c4815a belong to?+
#C4815A belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 22°, 47%, 56% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c4815a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C4815A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.17:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c4815a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C4815A (#C4815A) is 4009 C Caramel, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C4815A in design

Practical guidance for using #c4815a (#C4815A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C4815A (#C4815A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C4815A (#C4815A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#C4815A 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 — #c4815a 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

#C4815A 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.

Brands that use #C4815A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c4815a (#C4815A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold