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#C8925F color code is #C8925F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c8925f.

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#C8925F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C8925F is 0.3366. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.72:1 against white and 7.73:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C8925F on white2.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C8925F on black7.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C8925F2.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C8925F7.73:1AAA

#C8925F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C8925F?+
The hex code for #C8925F is #C8925F. In RGB it's rgb(200, 146, 95), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 49%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #C8925F?+
#C8925F in RGB is (200, 146, 95). Written in CSS: rgb(200, 146, 95).
What is the CMYK value of #C8925F?+
#C8925F converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 53%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C8925F.
Is #c8925f a warm or cool color?+
#C8925F (#C8925F) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 29° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c8925f belong to?+
#C8925F belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 29°, 49%, 58% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c8925f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C8925F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.72:1 — 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 #c8925f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C8925F (#C8925F) is 463 C Pantone 463 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C8925F in design

Practical guidance for using #c8925f (#C8925F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C8925F (#C8925F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C8925F (#C8925F) 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

#C8925F 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 — #c8925f 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

#C8925F 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 #C8925F

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c8925f (#C8925F). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV GoldStarbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light GreenGucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold