#C98F6F Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated orange feels warm and approachable, reminiscent of autumn leaves or baked clay. Because of its earthy, low-chroma character, #c98f6f works effectively as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. It remains legible with black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or small branding accents.
Questions about #c98f6f
What is #c98f6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c98f6f is rgb(201, 143, 111), in HSL hsl(21, 45%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 45%, 21%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #c98f6f?
Is #c98f6f a good choice for text?
While #c98f6f is legible against white, it lacks the high-contrast strength needed for primary body text. It is much more effective as a secondary accent for buttons, active states, or icons where you want a warm, inviting presence without dominating the page layout.
Is #c98f6f readable on white or black?
#c98f6f has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.