#C5947D Hex Color
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Not a bright orange, #c5947d is a dusty pastel with clay and peach undertones. Its very low saturation gives it a mellow, gentle feel that suits spring themes and baby products. It works best as a dominant background in a 60/30/10 layout, and black text stays readable on it. Keep it away from pure white, which washes it out.
Questions about #c5947d
What is #c5947d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5947d is rgb(197, 148, 125), in HSL hsl(19, 38%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 37%, 23%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5947d?
Muted blues like slate or dusty teal give #c5947d the strongest contrast while keeping the palette soft. Olive, cream, and warm charcoal also flatter it. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since they compete with its ashy warmth.
Is #c5947d readable on white or black?
#c5947d has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.