#C69955 Hex Color
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This muted, honeyed orange is warm and approachable without being overwhelming. With its low saturation, #c69955 works exceptionally well as a supportive background color for vintage-inspired branding or autumn themes. It is easy on the eyes and offers high readability, supporting crisp black body text effectively. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its mellow energy.
Questions about #c69955
What is #c69955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c69955 is rgb(198, 153, 85), in HSL hsl(36, 50%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 57%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c69955 for design?
#c69955 anchors beautifully against deep charcoal or cool slate blue because the contrast balances its inherent warmth. These combinations allow the orange to remain approachable without appearing overly vibrant, maintaining excellent readability for text and interface elements.
Is #c69955 readable on white or black?
#c69955 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.