#C29A45 Hex Color
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With muted saturation and a medium-light value, #c29a45 is a warm golden yellow with soft ochre undertones. Its mellow finish suits spring themes, sale graphics, baby products, and construction branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep brown. Black text remains highly readable, making this hex code practical for UI backgrounds.
Questions about #c29a45
What is #c29a45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29a45 is rgb(194, 154, 69), in HSL hsl(41, 51%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 64%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c29a45?
Does #c29a45 read as a warm or cool color?
#c29a45 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is softened by ochre and a slight earthy brown cast. That warmth makes it feel mellow and approachable rather than bright or lemon-like.
Is #c29a45 readable on white or black?
#c29a45 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.00:1 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.