#C49D63 Hex Color
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A muted, pastel orange with warm ochre and tan undertones, #c49d63 brings a mellow sense of softness and optimism to visual projects. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in spring, autumn, food, or youth-focused palettes, pairing it with deep teal or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c49d63
What is #c49d63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49d63 is rgb(196, 157, 99), in HSL hsl(36, 45%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 49%, 23%.
Which colors pair well with #c49d63?
#c49d63 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, cream, and muted neutrals because its warm ochre-tan base benefits from cool contrast and soft supporting tones that preserve its mellow, approachable character.
Is #c49d63 a warm or cool color?
#c49d63 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base carries clear ochre and tan undertones, creating a mellow, optimistic feel rather than the crisp energy of a brighter orange.
Where does #c49d63 work well in a palette?
#c49d63 works well as a supporting tone in spring, autumn, food, and youth-focused palettes, where its softened orange warmth adds optimism without the intensity of a bright primary orange.
Is #c49d63 readable on white or black?
#c49d63 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.