#C79A6B Hex Color
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This muted, warm orange offers a grounded alternative to brighter, punchy tones. With its desaturated, sandy quality, hex code #c79a6b excels as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a practical choice for accessible UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent this mellow shade from appearing washed out in your layouts.
Questions about #c79a6b
What is #c79a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79a6b is rgb(199, 154, 107), in HSL hsl(31, 45%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 46%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79a6b in UI design?
#c79a6b creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with deep charcoal or cool slate blue. These high-contrast combinations prevent the sandy tone from appearing washed out while maintaining a grounded, professional aesthetic for modern user interfaces.
Is #c79a6b readable on white or black?
#c79a6b has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.