#C0A79E Hex Color
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#c0a79e is a muted, dusty orange with ashy gray and soft brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs an independent, approachable feel, while its warm base suits autumn packaging, food branding, and youth-focused campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep teal, with black text for accessible small type. The hex code is #c0a79e.
Questions about #c0a79e
What is #c0a79e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a79e is rgb(192, 167, 158), in HSL hsl(16, 21%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 18%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0a79e?
Pair #c0a79e with charcoal for readable contrast, deep teal for a cooler counterpoint, or warm cream for a softer palette. Use it as a supporting tone when you want warmth without the stronger energy of saturated orange.
Does #c0a79e read as warm or cool?
#c0a79e reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown undertones outweigh the ashy gray influence. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, giving layouts a calm, approachable feel rather than a bright or energetic orange.
What text color works best over #c0a79e?
For small text, use black or very dark text over #c0a79e because its light, muted surface gives dark lettering strong contrast, while white text has low contrast and should not be assumed accessible without checking. Confirm the final font size and weight with a contrast tool.
Is #c0a79e readable on white or black?
#c0a79e has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 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.