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#C87840 color code is #C87840. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c87840.

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#C87840 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C87840 is 0.2608. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.38:1 against white and 6.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C87840 on white3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C87840 on black6.22:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C878403.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C878406.22:1AA

#C87840 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C87840?+
The hex code for #C87840 is #C87840. In RGB it's rgb(200, 120, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(25, 55%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #C87840?+
#C87840 in RGB is (200, 120, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(200, 120, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #C87840?+
#C87840 converts to CMYK(0%, 40%, 68%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C87840.
Is #c87840 a warm or cool color?+
#C87840 (#C87840) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 25° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c87840 belong to?+
#C87840 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 25°, 55%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c87840 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C87840 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.38:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c87840?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C87840 (#C87840) is 758 C Pantone 758 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C87840 in design

Practical guidance for using #c87840 (#C87840) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C87840 (#C87840) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C87840 (#C87840) 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

#C87840 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 — #c87840 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

#C87840 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.