#C79456 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #c79456 is a muted pastel orange with soft brown and golden undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring palettes, food packaging, autumn themes, and safety-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy; black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #c79456.
Questions about #c79456
What is #c79456 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79456 is rgb(199, 148, 86), in HSL hsl(33, 50%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 57%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79456?
Is #c79456 a warm or cool color?
#c79456 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base is supported by soft brown and golden undertones, creating a mellow, grounded impression rather than a crisp or cool one.
Is #c79456 readable on white or black?
#c79456 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.