#C79D7F Hex Color
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#c79d7f is a dusty, pastel orange with a soft tan undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text reads clearly on top, passing AA for body copy. The hex code fits spring, baby, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #c79d7f
What is #c79d7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c79d7f is rgb(199, 157, 127), in HSL hsl(25, 39%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 36%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c79d7f?
Deep teal and charcoal give #c79d7f the most contrast, while cream and sage keep it soft. Avoid pure white next to it, which can wash out its warm undertone.
Is #c79d7f readable on white or black?
#c79d7f has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.