#C6995A Hex Color

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#c6995a is a muted, pastel-leaning orange with warm golden-brown undertones. Its softened saturation gives layouts a mellow, youthful feel without the energy of vivid orange. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, especially in autumn packaging, food branding, and approachable backgrounds. The hex code is #c6995a.

Questions about #c6995a

What is #c6995a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6995a is rgb(198, 153, 90), in HSL hsl(35, 49%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 55%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6995a?
#c6995a pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted sage, because their cooler or darker values sharpen its soft golden warmth while keeping the palette grounded and approachable. Use navy for text or strong contrast.
Is #c6995a readable on white or black?
#c6995a has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.