#C09066 Hex Color
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Muted and earthen, #c09066 feels like a sun-baked desert clay. This unsaturated orange creates a grounded, approachable warmth that works well for branding or editorial backgrounds. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking muddy. Because it offers strong contrast, you can use black text over this color for excellent readability in UI designs.
Questions about #c09066
What is #c09066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c09066 is rgb(192, 144, 102), in HSL hsl(28, 42%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 47%, 25%.
How do I balance #c09066 without it looking muddy?
You should pair #c09066 with strong, cool-toned neutrals to create necessary visual distance. Deep charcoal or dark slate blue provide a sharp, modern contrast that keeps this earthen shade from feeling weighed down by too much brown.
Is #c09066 a good choice for UI text?
This color is generally too light to be used as primary text on a white background, as it lacks sufficient contrast ratio for accessibility standards. However, it works beautifully as a high-readability background color for dark, bold black typography.
Is #c09066 readable on white or black?
#c09066 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.