#C49474 Hex Color
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#c49474 is a dusty, ashy orange with clay and tan undertones. The hex code suits spring palettes, baby products, and mellow branding where pure orange feels too loud. It works best as a supporting tone, since large washes can turn muddy. Pair it with deep teal, or set black text on it for a contrast ratio near 7.8:1.
Questions about #c49474
What is #c49474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49474 is rgb(196, 148, 116), in HSL hsl(24, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 41%, 23%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c49474?
Deep teal and navy give #c49474 the strongest contrast, while cream and warm gray keep it soft. Avoid bright orange nearby, since it flattens this shade's muted character.
Is #c49474 readable on white or black?
#c49474 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.