#C9A48F Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #c9a48f is a warm pastel orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow character suggests gentleness, optimism, and youthful creativity. Use it as a supporting tone for spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, or autumn branding. Black text achieves about 9.2:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #c9a48f.
Questions about #c9a48f
What is #c9a48f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a48f is rgb(201, 164, 143), in HSL hsl(22, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 29%, 21%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9a48f?
Does #c9a48f read as warm or cool?
#c9a48f reads as a warm color because its pastel orange base and ashy brown undertones carry more red and yellow warmth than blue. Its low saturation softens that warmth, giving it a dusty, calm appearance rather than a bright or fiery one.
Is #c9a48f readable on white or black?
#c9a48f has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.19:1 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.