#c97240 color: Zest
#c97240 is rgb(201, 114, 64) in RGB and oklch(63.969% 0.12737 48.904) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Orange
- Medium
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- Warm
- ≈ Chocolate
- amber-600
- Black 21%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #c97240
#c97240 is a bright orange color. In OKLCH it has 64% lightness, 0.127 chroma and a hue of 49°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.52:1 contrast and black text 5.96:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Zest (#c6723b). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is amber-600.
Lighter: #c97240 mixed with white
Darker: #c97240 mixed with black
Calmer: #c97240 with less saturation
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Questions about #c97240
What color is #c97240?
#c97240 is bright orange. The closest named color is Zest. In RGB it is rgb(201, 114, 64), in HSL hsl(21.9, 55.92%, 51.96%) and in OKLCH oklch(63.969% 0.12737 48.904).
What colors go well with #c97240?
The complementary color of #c97240 is #0099c9. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ce696d and #b58116. The triadic partners are #05a47e and #8a7ed4.
Is white or black text more readable on #c97240?
White text reads better on #c97240: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 and black gives 5.96:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #c97240 a warm or cool color?
#c97240 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 49 degrees, its lightness 64% and its chroma 0.127.