#C97A5B Hex Color
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More clay than traffic cone, #c97a5b is a muted orange with red-brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a loud accent; it flatters deep teal and navy. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body text. It fits food packaging, autumn themes, and youth branding.
Questions about #c97a5b
What is #c97a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97a5b is rgb(201, 122, 91), in HSL hsl(17, 50%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 55%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c97a5b?
Deep teal and navy make this muted orange feel grounded, while charcoal keeps it neutral. Cream and olive suit softer autumn palettes.
Is #c97a5b readable on white or black?
#c97a5b has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.