#C49475 Hex Color
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#c49475 is a dusty, pastel orange with warm brown and muted peach undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a mellow, softened feel, suited to spring themes, baby products, food packaging, or autumn accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or deep teal; black text also reads clearly, with about 7.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #c49475.
Questions about #c49475
What is #c49475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49475 is rgb(196, 148, 117), in HSL hsl(24, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 40%, 23%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c49475?
The warm, muted orange of #c49475 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and deep teal, which sharpen its soft peach-brown undertone without making the palette feel harsh in brand, editorial, and packaging layouts. Use charcoal for text and deep teal for stronger accents.
Does #c49475 read as warm or cool?
#c49475 reads warm because its orange base carries brown and peach undertones, while its low saturation and moderate lightness keep the warmth gentle rather than vivid or overly energetic in broad applications. That softened balance gives it a mellow, approachable mood in print and digital palettes.
Is #c49475 readable on white or black?
#c49475 has a 2.67:1 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.