#C59D7F Hex Color
Mellow orange with a dusty finish
Dusty tan skips the punch of true orange. Its low saturation and warm undertones read mellow and earthy, closer to weathered clay than citrus. The hex code #c59d7f works best as a dominant base in spring, autumn, and baby palettes, where softness matters. Black text holds about 8.5:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. For contrast, pair it with deep teal.
Questions about #c59d7f
What is #c59d7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c59d7f is rgb(197, 157, 127), in HSL hsl(26, 38%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 36%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c59d7f?
Deep teal and navy give #c59d7f the contrast it lacks next to white, while cream and terracotta keep it warm and tonal. Skip pale yellows, which wash out its already low saturation.
Can #c59d7f be used as a text background?
Yes, with dark text. Black on #c59d7f reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short, so reserve it for large type only.
Is #c59d7f readable on white or black?
#c59d7f has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.