#C9A598 Hex Color
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#c9a598 is a light, dusty orange with ashy rose and beige undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, youthful mood suited to spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and warm autumn palettes. Use it as a gentle background with dark text, which reaches about 9.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #c9a598.
Questions about #c9a598
What is #c9a598 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a598 is rgb(201, 165, 152), in HSL hsl(16, 31%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 24%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9a598?
Is #c9a598 warm or cool?
#c9a598 reads as warm and muted because its dusty orange base is softened by ashy rose and beige undertones, while its low saturation keeps the overall effect calm, gentle, and approachable.
Is #c9a598 readable on white or black?
#c9a598 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.31:1 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.