#C59E5E Hex Color
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The hex code #c59e5e is a muted, warm orange with soft golden-brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, welcoming feel suited to autumn palettes, food packaging, youth branding, and relaxed backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since black text reads clearly at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c59e5e
What is #c59e5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c59e5e is rgb(197, 158, 94), in HSL hsl(37, 47%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 52%, 23%.
Which colors pair well with #c59e5e?
What mood does #c59e5e create?
#c59e5e feels mellow and welcoming because its muted orange base is softened by golden-brown undertones and low saturation. It works well when a design needs warmth without the brightness or energy of a vivid orange.
Is #c59e5e readable on white or black?
#c59e5e has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.