#C49137 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #c49137 is a muted golden ochre with brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it flatters deep teal and charcoal better than white. Black text passes AA on this hex code, and it suits food branding, sports kits, and fall layouts where a softer orange reads warmer than pure hues.
Questions about #c49137
What is #c49137 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49137 is rgb(196, 145, 55), in HSL hsl(38, 56%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 72%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c49137?
#c49137 looks richer against deep teal and dark charcoal than against white, which can wash out its gold undertones. Try it as a supporting tone with cream and espresso for a grounded autumn palette.
Is #c49137 readable on white or black?
#c49137 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.