#C9952F Hex Color
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#c9952f is a mellow, golden yellow-orange with a dusty, mustard-like warmth. Its moderate saturation and mid-tone lightness keep it soft rather than loud, so it reads friendly and optimistic without the sting of pure orange. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, and flatters deep navy far more than white. Black text passes contrast checks on top of it, so it holds up behind body copy. The hex code #c9952f suits autumn themes, sale banners, and youth-facing branding.
Questions about #c9952f
What is #c9952f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9952f is rgb(201, 149, 47), in HSL hsl(40, 62%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 77%, 21%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9952f?
Is #c9952f readable on white or black?
#c9952f has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.