#C68769 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

This muted, earthy orange carries a warm and approachable character. Because it leans desaturated, it functions well as a grounding background element that avoids being overwhelming. The hex code #c68769 offers high contrast for black typography, making it readable for body text. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to emphasize its mellow, terracotta qualities in branding or editorial layouts.

Questions about #c68769

What is #c68769 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c68769 is rgb(198, 135, 105), in HSL hsl(19, 45%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 47%, 22%.

What color schemes work best with #c68769?

Use high-contrast pairings like deep charcoal or cool slate blue to emphasize the organic nature of #c68769. These dark, neutral tones ground the warmth of the orange and ensure your text remains legible, making it an excellent choice for editorial design.

Is #c68769 readable on white or black?

#c68769 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 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.

#C68769 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #c68769

Color tools

Resources