#C79A5B Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #c79a5b is a muted orange with soft brown and golden undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood, while its earthy lightness suits autumn palettes, food branding, and outdoor themes. Use it as a supporting background with navy and cream. The hex code #c79a5b provides about 8.2:1 contrast for clear black body text.
Questions about #c79a5b
What is #c79a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79a5b is rgb(199, 154, 91), in HSL hsl(35, 49%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 54%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79a5b?
#c79a5b pairs especially well with navy and cream, which balance its warm, muted orange-brown character; soft olive, charcoal, and restrained terracotta can extend an earthy palette without making the overall design feel overly bright.
Does #c79a5b read as warm or cool?
#c79a5b reads as warm because its muted orange base is supported by brown and golden undertones. Its softened saturation keeps that warmth gentle rather than loud, giving layouts a mellow, approachable feel.
Is #c79a5b readable on white or black?
#c79a5b has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.