#C98366 Hex Color
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Think of sun-baked clay softened with a gray wash. This muted orange reads warm and mellow, far less loud than pure orange, and its hex code is #c98366. The low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #c98366
What is #c98366 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98366 is rgb(201, 131, 102), in HSL hsl(18, 48%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 49%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c98366?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c98366 feel grounded, while soft cream keeps it gentle. Skip bright reds and yellows, since they crowd out its muted warmth.
Is black or white text better on #c98366?
Black text on #c98366 reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text sits near 3:1, so save it for large headings only.
Is #c98366 readable on white or black?
#c98366 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.