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#C48D40 color code is #C48D40. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c48d40.

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#C48D40 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C48D40 is 0.3116. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.90:1 against white and 7.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C48D40 on white2.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C48D40 on black7.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C48D402.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C48D407.23:1AAA

#C48D40 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C48D40?+
The hex code for #C48D40 is #C48D40. In RGB it's rgb(196, 141, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(35, 53%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #C48D40?+
#C48D40 in RGB is (196, 141, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 141, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #C48D40?+
#C48D40 converts to CMYK(0%, 28%, 67%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C48D40.
Is #c48d40 a warm or cool color?+
#C48D40 (#C48D40) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 35° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c48d40 belong to?+
#C48D40 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 35°, 53%, 51% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c48d40 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C48D40 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.9:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c48d40?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C48D40 (#C48D40) is 725 C Pantone 725 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C48D40 in design

Practical guidance for using #c48d40 (#C48D40) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C48D40 (#C48D40) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C48D40 (#C48D40) 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

#C48D40 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 — #c48d40 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

#C48D40 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 #C48D40

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c48d40 (#C48D40). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex GoldLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold