#C09A74 Hex Color
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#c09a74 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow lightness brings softness and optimism to spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text achieves about 8.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #c09a74.
Questions about #c09a74
What is #c09a74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c09a74 is rgb(192, 154, 116), in HSL hsl(30, 38%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 40%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #c09a74?
Is #c09a74 warm or cool?
#c09a74 reads as a warm color because its dusty orange base is tempered by brown undertones, creating a mellow, grounded impression rather than a bright or fiery one. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained.
Where can I use #c09a74?
#c09a74 works well as a supporting tone in spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and autumn themes, where its soft dusty orange adds warmth without the intensity of a saturated orange.
Is #c09a74 readable on white or black?
#c09a74 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 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.