#C9A28E Hex Color
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Soft and ashy, #c9a28e is a warm, dusty orange with very low saturation and a mellow peach-brown undertone. Its gentle lightness suits spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly on this shade. The hex code is #c9a28e.
Questions about #c9a28e
What is #c9a28e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a28e is rgb(201, 162, 142), in HSL hsl(20, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 29%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #c9a28e?
Does #c9a28e read as warm or cool?
#c9a28e reads warm because its muted orange base and peach-brown undertone lean toward red and yellow rather than blue, while its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued for calm spring palettes, soft backgrounds, and friendly packaging accents.
Is #c9a28e readable on white or black?
#c9a28e has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.