#C49675 Hex Color
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Soft, dusty orange with a tan undertone. #c49675 reads warm but muted, which makes it a strong supporting tone behind dark text, where it reaches about 8.0:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or navy for balance. The hex code #c49675 suits spring packaging, autumn themes, and calm interface backgrounds.
Questions about #c49675
What is #c49675 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49675 is rgb(196, 150, 117), in HSL hsl(25, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 40%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c49675?
Deep teal and navy give #c49675 a rich, grounded contrast, while cream keeps the pairing soft. Black text on this color reaches about 8.0:1, so body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Is #c49675 readable on white or black?
#c49675 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 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.