#C09A47 Hex Color
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#c09a47 sits between a warm ochre and a muted sunflower yellow. Because of its earthy depth, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep navy for a modern contrast. The hex code is #c09a47. It offers strong readability with black text, though understanding what colors make gray helps manage its undertones.
Questions about #c09a47
What is #c09a47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c09a47 is rgb(192, 154, 71), in HSL hsl(41, 49%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 63%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #c09a47 for a balanced palette?
#c09a47 works best as a grounding accent when placed against charcoal or deep navy. Because it sits in a muted, earthy range, it also contrasts beautifully with soft cream or crisp white to keep the overall design feeling bright and intentional.
Is #c09a47 readable on white or black?
#c09a47 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.95:1 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.