#C89F86 Hex Color

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#c89f86 is a pastel, ashy orange with low saturation, warm beige undertones, and a mellow dusty finish. Its softness suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and youth-focused branding without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable on it, with about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #c89f86.

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What is #c89f86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c89f86 is rgb(200, 159, 134), in HSL hsl(23, 37%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 33%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #c89f86?

#c89f86 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted sage because darker or softened counterparts give its pale, dusty orange body enough definition in branding, packaging, editorial layouts, and seasonal campaigns. Navy creates sharper contrast, while sage keeps the palette natural and restrained.

Is #c89f86 readable on white or black?

#c89f86 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.

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