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#C78823 color code is #C78823. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c78823.

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#C78823 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C78823 is 0.2987. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.01:1 against white and 6.97:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C78823 on white3.01:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C78823 on black6.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C788233.01:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C788236.97:1AA

#C78823 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C78823?+
The hex code for #C78823 is #C78823. In RGB it's rgb(199, 136, 35), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 70%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #C78823?+
#C78823 in RGB is (199, 136, 35). Written in CSS: rgb(199, 136, 35).
What is the CMYK value of #C78823?+
#C78823 converts to CMYK(0%, 32%, 82%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C78823.
Is #c78823 a warm or cool color?+
#C78823 (#C78823) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c78823 belong to?+
#C78823 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 70%, 46% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c78823 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C78823 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.01:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c78823?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C78823 (#C78823) is 739 C Pantone 739 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C78823 in design

Practical guidance for using #c78823 (#C78823) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C78823 (#C78823) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C78823 (#C78823) 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

#C78823 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 — #c78823 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

#C78823 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.