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#C96100 color code is #C96100. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c96100.

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#C96100 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C96100 is 0.2097. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.04:1 against white and 5.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C96100 on white4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C96100 on black5.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C961004.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C961005.19:1AA

#C96100 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C96100?+
The hex code for #C96100 is #C96100. In RGB it's rgb(201, 97, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 100%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #C96100?+
#C96100 in RGB is (201, 97, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(201, 97, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #C96100?+
#C96100 converts to CMYK(0%, 52%, 100%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C96100.
Is #c96100 a warm or cool color?+
#C96100 (#C96100) 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 #c96100 belong to?+
#C96100 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 29°, 100%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c96100 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C96100 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.04:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c96100?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C96100 (#C96100) is 145 C Pantone 145 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C96100 in design

Practical guidance for using #c96100 (#C96100) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C96100 (#C96100) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C96100 (#C96100) 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

#C96100 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 — #c96100 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

#C96100 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.