#C98332 Hex Color

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Not a bright safety orange, this muted amber leans brown at mid lightness. The hex code #c98332 reads mellow and warm, closer to autumn spice than citrus. Its low saturation makes it a better accent or supporting tone than a full background. Black text passes AA on it at 6.8:1, and it pairs well with deep teal.

Questions about #c98332

What is #c98332 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98332 is rgb(201, 131, 50), in HSL hsl(32, 60%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 75%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c98332?
Deep teal, charcoal, and warm cream all pair well with #c98332, since teal sits opposite it on the wheel and the neutrals calm its brownish warmth. Avoid bright reds, which make the combination muddy.
Is #c98332 readable on white or black?
#c98332 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.