#C89525 Hex Color
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#c89525 is a warm, mellow yellow with muted golden-brown undertones and medium depth. Its grounded saturation brings enthusiasm and optimism without feeling loud, making it useful for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Pair it with navy or charcoal for contrast, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c89525.
Questions about #c89525
What is #c89525 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c89525 is rgb(200, 149, 37), in HSL hsl(41, 69%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 82%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c89525?
Does #c89525 look warm or cool?
#c89525 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is shifted toward orange and brown, creating a mellow golden impression rather than a sharp lemon tone in most palettes.
Is #c89525 readable on white or black?
#c89525 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 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.