#C98A5D Hex Color
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#c98a5d is a mellow, unsaturated orange with warm brown undertones and medium lightness. Its softened character suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. Use it for autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, or youth-focused accents. As a supporting tone, it pairs well with navy, while black text provides about 7.3:1 contrast for clear small type.
Questions about #c98a5d
What is #c98a5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98a5d is rgb(201, 138, 93), in HSL hsl(25, 50%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 54%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c98a5d?
Is #c98a5d readable on white or black?
#c98a5d has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 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.