#C49D78 Hex Color
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#c49d78 is a pastel, ashy orange with very low saturation and a warm, dusty finish. Its mellow lightness suggests softness and optimism, making it useful for spring layouts, baby products, food branding, or autumn accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; the #c49d78 hex code also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #c49d78
What is #c49d78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c49d78 is rgb(196, 157, 120), in HSL hsl(29, 39%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 39%, 23%.
Which colors pair well with #c49d78?
#c49d78 works well with deep navy for crisp contrast, while charcoal and muted sage keep the palette softer; use the dusty orange as a supporting tone rather than letting it fill every surface. That balance suits editorial layouts, packaging, and youth-facing designs without making the interface feel muddy.
Is #c49d78 readable on white or black?
#c49d78 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.