#C79D7B Hex Color
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Not bright pumpkin orange. #c79d7b is a dusty, pastel tone with gray undertones, closer to tan than true orange. The hex code reads warm and mellow thanks to its low saturation. Use it as a dominant base in spring or baby product palettes, where it pairs well with sage. Black text passes contrast on it, so it holds up as a background.
Questions about #c79d7b
What is #c79d7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79d7b is rgb(199, 157, 123), in HSL hsl(27, 40%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 38%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79d7b?
Sage green, deep teal, and navy all flatter #c79d7b. The muted orange stays warm while darker partners add the contrast it lacks on its own. Use it as the base and keep accents minimal.
Is #c79d7b readable on white or black?
#c79d7b has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.