#C28962 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #c28962 blends orange with soft brown undertones for a mellow, approachable finish. Its moderate lightness supports optimism and creativity without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep teal in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, or youth campaigns. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #c28962.
Questions about #c28962
What is #c28962 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c28962 is rgb(194, 137, 98), in HSL hsl(24, 44%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 49%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c28962?
#c28962 pairs well with navy and deep teal, whose cool depth balances its warm orange-brown base; cream, sand, and charcoal can build softer or more grounded palettes for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #c28962 a warm or cool color?
#c28962 reads as a warm, muted color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones. It feels approachable and mellow, making it useful for autumn-inspired visuals, creative projects, and accents that need warmth without high saturation.
What text color works best on #c28962?
Black text is the safer choice on #c28962 because its moderate lightness gives dark lettering strong contrast; white text can look softer but should be avoided for small body copy without a contrast check.
Is #c28962 readable on white or black?
#c28962 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.