#C68C68 Hex Color
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#c68c68 is a muted, warm orange with peach and brown undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests optimism, creativity, and easygoing adventure without the energy of bright orange. Use it as a supporting tone in food branding, youth campaigns, or autumn palettes, paired with charcoal or deep teal. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #c68c68.
Questions about #c68c68
What is #c68c68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c68c68 is rgb(198, 140, 104), in HSL hsl(23, 45%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 47%, 22%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c68c68?
#c68c68 pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, cream, and muted browns, which balance its peach warmth with darker or softer contrast for food branding, autumn-inspired layouts, and approachable creative accents.
Is #c68c68 warm or cool?
#c68c68 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by peach and brown undertones. Its muted lightness makes the warmth feel mellow and grounded rather than bright, loud, or highly energetic.
Is #c68c68 readable on white or black?
#c68c68 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.