#C8922A Hex Color
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Reach for #c8922a when a design needs warmth without loudness. This mustard orange is muted and earthy, with a golden undertone that suits autumn packaging, food branding, and Halloween accents. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large fields can read muddy next to white. The hex code #c8922a flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #c8922a
What is #c8922a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8922a is rgb(200, 146, 42), in HSL hsl(39, 65%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 79%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c8922a?
Deep teal and charcoal give #c8922a the strongest contrast, while warm creams keep a palette soft and cohesive. Avoid pale pastels, which can wash out its muted golden tone.
Is #c8922a readable on white or black?
#c8922a has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.