#C68E17 Hex Color
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Closer to mustard than bright orange, #c68e17 is a mellow, earthen shade with a golden undertone. Its muted saturation keeps it warm without shouting, which suits autumn themes, packaging, and sports branding. It works best as a supporting tone next to deep teal or charcoal, and it can turn muddy across large surfaces. Black text reads clearly on top at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c68e17
What is #c68e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c68e17 is rgb(198, 142, 23), in HSL hsl(41, 79%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 88%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c68e17?
Deep teal and charcoal make its golden undertone look richer, while cream softens it for print and packaging. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so darker or warmer partners hold up better.
Is #c68e17 readable on white or black?
#c68e17 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.