#C89C8D Hex Color
Dusty warmth with gentle pink undertones
Soft and dusty, #c89c8d is a warm, muted reddish-orange with ashy pink undertones and low saturation. Its mellow character suits spring palettes, baby products, romance, food packaging, and autumn branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code #c89c8d supports black text at about 8.6:1 contrast, making it practical for accessible backgrounds.
Questions about #c89c8d
What is #c89c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c89c8d is rgb(200, 156, 141), in HSL hsl(15, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 29%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c89c8d?
Is #c89c8d a warm or cool color?
#c89c8d reads as a warm, muted reddish-orange because its red and orange character outweighs its ashy pink undertones. Its low saturation softens the warmth, creating a dusty, calm mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #c89c8d readable on white or black?
#c89c8d has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.