#C98142 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #c98142 is a moderately muted orange with earthy brown undertones. Its medium lightness suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or youth branding, paired with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly legible on it.
Questions about #c98142
What is #c98142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98142 is rgb(201, 129, 66), in HSL hsl(28, 56%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 67%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c98142?
Is #c98142 readable on white or black?
#c98142 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.