#C09A8A Hex Color
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#c09a8a is a pastel, dusty orange with gray-pink undertones and moderate lightness. Its very low saturation creates a soft, mellow mood suited to youthful branding, baby products, spring themes, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or forest green; black text reads clearly on this color at about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #c09a8a.
Questions about #c09a8a
What is #c09a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c09a8a is rgb(192, 154, 138), in HSL hsl(18, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 28%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c09a8a?
Navy and forest green create balanced pairings with #c09a8a, while muted neutrals keep its dusty warmth understated; use the darker hues for structure and neutral tones for calm, low-contrast backgrounds.
Does #c09a8a read as warm or cool?
#c09a8a reads as a warm, muted color because its dusty orange base carries gray-pink undertones, creating a mellow, approachable impression rather than the crisp, energetic feel of bright, saturated orange tones.
Is #c09a8a readable on white or black?
#c09a8a has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.