#C69D57 Hex Color
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#c69d57 is a muted, warm orange with golden-brown undertones and a mellow, pastel-like finish. Its low saturation suits spring packaging, autumn layouts, food branding, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or dark green rather than a dominant background. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c69d57.
Questions about #c69d57
What is #c69d57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c69d57 is rgb(198, 157, 87), in HSL hsl(38, 49%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 56%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c69d57?
#c69d57 pairs well with navy and dark green, which balance its warm golden-brown undertones; cream can soften the palette, while charcoal adds a more grounded, readable contrast for text, borders, or small interface details.
Is #c69d57 a warm or cool color?
#c69d57 is a warm, muted orange because its red and yellow balance lean toward golden-brown rather than blue or gray. Its softened saturation keeps the warmth mellow, making it feel approachable and seasonal instead of bright, energetic, or highly saturated.
Is #c69d57 readable on white or black?
#c69d57 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.