#C29668 Hex Color

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Muted and warm, #c29668 is a mellow orange with soft brown and golden undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a gentle, youthful feel, while its medium lightness suits autumn palettes, food branding, baby products, and construction safety themes. Use it as a supporting background with dark green or navy; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c29668.

Questions about #c29668

What is #c29668 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29668 is rgb(194, 150, 104), in HSL hsl(31, 42%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 46%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c29668?
#c29668 pairs well with navy, dark green, cream, and charcoal, balancing its warm brown-gold undertones with cooler or deeper accents for grounded autumn palettes, food branding, natural-looking digital interfaces, and packaging.
Does #c29668 look warm or cool?
#c29668 reads as warm because its orange base is softened by brown and golden undertones, creating a mellow, grounded impression rather than a bright or fiery one in most digital and print contexts. It works well when a palette needs warmth without high visual intensity.
Is #c29668 readable on white or black?
#c29668 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.