#C0A379 Hex Color
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The hex code #c0a379 is a warm, dusty orange with soft beige and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow feeling suited to spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, autumn themes, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting background or broad base with black text; its 8.8:1 contrast supports WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #c0a379
What is #c0a379 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a379 is rgb(192, 163, 121), in HSL hsl(35, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 37%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c0a379?
For balanced palettes, #c0a379 pairs well with dark neutrals, cream, and muted sage, which offset its warm, dusty orange character while keeping the overall design soft rather than harsh and welcoming. Use darker accents for definition and lighter neutrals for calm layouts.
Does #c0a379 read as warm or cool?
#c0a379 reads as warm because its orange base is softened by beige and gray, giving it a dusty, sun-baked appearance rather than a crisp or vivid one in most design contexts. Its low saturation keeps that warmth mellow for calm backgrounds and seasonal palettes.
Is #c0a379 readable on white or black?
#c0a379 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.