#C09874 Hex Color
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#c09874 is a dusty orange with tan and caramel undertones, muted enough to read almost neutral. Its low saturation gives it a warm, mellow feel that suits spring backgrounds and youth branding. Black text on it passes WCAG AA at about 8.0:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal, where brighter oranges would shout.
Questions about #c09874
What is #c09874 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c09874 is rgb(192, 152, 116), in HSL hsl(28, 38%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 40%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c09874?
Deep teal, forest green, and navy all sharpen #c09874 without competing with its muted warmth. For a softer palette, try cream and warm gray.
Is #c09874 readable on white or black?
#c09874 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.