#C59166 Hex Color
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Somewhere between caramel and toasted peanut butter, #c59166 is a muted orange with real earthy warmth. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone behind deep browns, teals, or cream. Black text passes AA on it with room to spare, making it a safe background for body copy.
Questions about #c59166
What is #c59166 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c59166 is rgb(197, 145, 102), in HSL hsl(27, 45%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 48%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c59166?
Deep teal and charcoal give #c59166 a grounded, modern feel, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Navy works too, but teal hides the orange's muted edges better.
Is #c59166 readable on white or black?
#c59166 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.