#C79B7E Hex Color
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Dusty orange with a soft, grayed edge. #c79b7e keeps its saturation low, so it reads mellow instead of bright. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark type, since black text hits about 8.4:1 contrast here. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a warm, grounded palette. The hex code #c79b7e suits spring themes, baby products, and autumn layouts.
Questions about #c79b7e
What is #c79b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79b7e is rgb(199, 155, 126), in HSL hsl(24, 39%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 37%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79b7e?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c79b7e feel grounded, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Avoid pale yellows nearby, since they wash out its already low saturation.
Is #c79b7e readable on white or black?
#c79b7e has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.