#C99F74 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange carries a muted warmth that feels approachable and gentle. Because it is desaturated, #c99f74 works best as a background tone rather than a vibrant pop of color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue, creating a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this mellow shade is #c99f74, and it offers enough accessibility for standard body text when paired with black.
Questions about #c99f74
What is #c99f74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c99f74 is rgb(201, 159, 116), in HSL hsl(30, 44%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 42%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c99f74?
#c99f74 works exceptionally well when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. These high-contrast pairings provide a clean, professional structure that keeps the warmth of #c99f74 from feeling too muddy or flat in design projects.
Is #c99f74 readable on white or black?
#c99f74 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.69:1 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.