#C99C62 Hex Color
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A muted caramel orange with a sandy, golden undertone. #c99c62 works well as a warm base for autumn layouts, packaging, and food branding. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, though it can read muddy next to white. Pair it with deep teal for balance, or use it as a supporting tone behind dark text. The hex code #c99c62 also passes contrast checks with black body copy.
Questions about #c99c62
What is #c99c62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c99c62 is rgb(201, 156, 98), in HSL hsl(34, 49%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 51%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c99c62?
#c99c62 flatters deep teal, navy, and charcoal, which give its muted warmth something to push against. For softer palettes, try cream or sage green. Avoid pale yellows nearby, since they blur together.
What mood does #c99c62 convey?
It reads gentle, easygoing, and a bit nostalgic, thanks to its low saturation and mid lightness rather than its orange hue alone. Expect a calm, youthful feel that suits baby products, spring themes, and casual branding.
Is #c99c62 readable on white or black?
#c99c62 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.