#C29C89 Hex Color
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#c29c89 is a dusty orange with a soft, clay-like warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a large background base in spring, autumn, or baby product palettes. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 8.4:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c29c89
What is #c29c89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29c89 is rgb(194, 156, 137), in HSL hsl(20, 32%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 29%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c29c89?
Deep teal and charcoal give #c29c89 the strongest contrast, while cream and soft sage keep the palette gentle. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they wash out its muted character.
Is #c29c89 readable on white or black?
#c29c89 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.