#C49B5A Hex Color
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This muted, golden orange offers a mellow and sun-drenched quality. It works as a reliable choice for soft branding or spring themes where pure orange feels too aggressive. Pair this shade with deep slate gray to ground its airy appearance. Because black text provides strong contrast against this tone, it functions effectively as a readable background. The hex code for this color is #c49b5a.
Questions about #c49b5a
What is #c49b5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49b5a is rgb(196, 155, 90), in HSL hsl(37, 47%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 54%, 23%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c49b5a in a design palette?
This golden orange pairs beautifully with deep slate gray or charcoal to ground its airy appearance. Using it alongside softer, creamier neutrals creates a balanced, professional look that avoids the intensity often associated with brighter orange hues.
Is #c49b5a suitable for text or background usage?
Yes, #c49b5a functions effectively as a readable background color because it provides sufficient contrast for black or very dark text. Its muted nature ensures that information remains clear without the visual strain caused by more saturated or neon-leaning colors.
Is #c49b5a readable on white or black?
#c49b5a has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.