#C59F62 Hex Color
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#c59f62 is a muted, desaturated golden orange with strong earthy undertones. Because of its approachable, warm character, it functions well as a supporting background tone for natural or organic branding. Use it sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance in large, flat fields. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal, as the high contrast keeps the layout readable and crisp.
Questions about #c59f62
What is #c59f62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c59f62 is rgb(197, 159, 98), in HSL hsl(37, 46%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 50%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #c59f62?
Pair #c59f62 with charcoal or deep espresso to ground its inherent warmth and prevent it from appearing muddy. It also works harmoniously with soft, off-white tones or muted sage greens for a balanced, natural color palette.
Where is the best place to use #c59f62 in design?
Use #c59f62 as an accent color or a subtle background fill for organic and nature-focused branding. Because it is desaturated, it provides a sophisticated, matte feel that is much easier on the eyes than vibrant, saturated oranges.
Is #c59f62 readable on white or black?
#c59f62 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.