#C79D71 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #c79d71 is a dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow finish suits spring packaging, baby products, food branding, and autumn layouts. Use it as a supporting background with navy or dark brown; black text reads clearly on it, making the hex code practical for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c79d71
What is #c79d71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79d71 is rgb(199, 157, 113), in HSL hsl(31, 43%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 43%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #c79d71?
Navy and dark brown pair well with #c79d71, adding contrast without overpowering its muted warmth, while cream or beige create a softer palette for packaging, food branding, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Does #c79d71 read as warm or cool?
#c79d71 reads as a warm, muted orange because its orange base is softened by dusty brown undertones and low saturation, giving it a mellow, grounded character suited to gentle seasonal palettes and natural packaging.
Is #c79d71 readable on white or black?
#c79d71 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.