#C6A07D Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #c6a07d is a warm, low-saturation orange with muted brown and gray undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests gentleness, optimism, and youthful creativity without feeling loud. Use the hex code #c6a07d as a supporting tone for spring or autumn palettes, baby products, food branding, and youth-focused designs. Black text achieves about 8.7:1 contrast, making it practical for readable interfaces.
Questions about #c6a07d
What is #c6a07d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6a07d is rgb(198, 160, 125), in HSL hsl(29, 39%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 37%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6a07d?
Why does #c6a07d read as warm and muted?
#c6a07d reads warm because its orange base carries more yellow and red than blue, while its lower saturation and brown-gray undertones soften the hue into a dusty, relaxed shade rather than a bright orange.
Is #c6a07d readable on white or black?
#c6a07d has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.