#C6A05E Hex Color
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Ginger Jar is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans into gold. This warm tone works well as a background because it offers high readability for black text. While it feels gentle for branding, avoid placing it near light creams where it appears muddy. The hex code for this color is #c6a05e. It adds a grounded, earthy character to UI designs and autumn marketing palettes.
Questions about Ginger Jar
What is the hex code for Ginger Jar?
Ginger Jar is #c6a05e. In RGB that is rgb(198, 160, 94), in HSL hsl(38, 48%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 53%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Does Ginger Jar #c6a05e read as a warm or cool color?
Ginger Jar #c6a05e is firmly a warm, golden-leaning tone that evokes autumn foliage and natural clay. Because it is desaturated, it avoids feeling overly neon or aggressive, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds that need to feel inviting and grounded rather than energetic.
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Is Ginger Jar readable on white or black?
Ginger Jar has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.