#C79B68 Hex Color
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Muted and light, this pastel orange leans toward tan with a soft golden undertone. #c79b68 works best as a background or large base, since low saturation can wash it out next to pure white. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, and black text stays readable at about 8.3:1.
Questions about #c79b68
What is #c79b68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79b68 is rgb(199, 155, 104), in HSL hsl(32, 46%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 48%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79b68?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #c79b68 look richer than neutral browns do. For a softer palette, try sage or warm cream alongside it.
Is #c79b68 readable on white or black?
#c79b68 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.