#C99E5C Hex Color
A mellow sandy gold with warm undertones
#c99e5c is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans toward a sandy gold. Its warm, muted character makes it a versatile choice for organic branding or playful, youthful designs. While it serves well as a background, it shines brightest as an accent against deep navy or forest green. The hex code for this soft, optimistic tone is #c99e5c, and it offers excellent contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #c99e5c
What is #c99e5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c99e5c is rgb(201, 158, 92), in HSL hsl(36, 50%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 54%, 21%.
What colors pair best with the #c99e5c sandy gold?
#c99e5c serves as an effective bridge between neutral tones and richer, deeper hues. It creates a balanced, high-contrast look when paired with deep navy or forest green, as these dark shades ground the lightness of this warm orange tone.
Is #c99e5c suitable for interface text or UI backgrounds?
#c99e5c functions best as a decorative accent or a subtle background fill rather than primary interface text. Because it is a light, desaturated shade, black text provides excellent readability against it, making it ideal for buttons or call-to-action sections.
Is #c99e5c readable on white or black?
#c99e5c has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.