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#C78F00 Color — #C78F00

Complete color reference for #C78F00: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#C78F00
RGBrgb(199, 143, 0)
HSLhsl(43, 100%, 39%)
HSVhsv(43, 100%, 78%)
CMYKC:0% M:28% Y:100% K:22%
CSS Color#C78F00
Decimal13078272
Luminance0.3179

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#C78F00 on White
Ratio: 2.85:1 — Fail
#C78F00 on Black
Ratio: 7.36:1 — AAA
White on #C78F00
Ratio: 2.85:1 — Fail
Black on #C78F00
Ratio: 7.36:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCF9F2
100#F7EED9
200#EEDDB3
300#E6CD8C
400#DBB659
500#C78F00
600#9F7200
700#775600
800#503900
900#322400

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #C78F00?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(199, 143, 0). The red channel is 199, green is 143, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #C78F00?

The HSL value is hsl(43, 100%, 39%). Hue is 43°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 39%.

Does #C78F00 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #C78F00 achieves a 2.85:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.36:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #C78F00?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #C78F00 is #0038C7.