#C98761 Hex Color
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Somewhere between terracotta and tanned leather, this muted orange carries a soft, earthy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so #c98761 works best as a supporting tone rather than a loud hero color. Pair it with cream or deep teal, and lean on black text, which clears AA contrast comfortably. The hex code for this shade is #c98761.
Questions about #c98761
What is #c98761 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98761 is rgb(201, 135, 97), in HSL hsl(22, 49%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 52%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c98761?
Cream, deep teal, and olive all flatter #c98761, and navy makes it read warmer by comparison. Skip bright whites, which wash out its muted character.
Is #c98761 readable on white or black?
#c98761 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.