#C9A67E Hex Color
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#c9a67e is a warm, dusty orange with a pastel, ashy finish and very low saturation. Its mellow tan-like appearance brings softness, optimism, and a gentle sense of youth to visual work. Use it as a supporting tone for spring or autumn palettes, baby products, food branding, or spacious backgrounds. The hex code #c9a67e works best with black text for readable contrast.
Questions about #c9a67e
What is #c9a67e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a67e is rgb(201, 166, 126), in HSL hsl(32, 41%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 37%, 21%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9a67e in a design palette?
#c9a67e pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, olive, and creamy off-white because its warm, low-saturation orange supports deeper or cooler accents without becoming harsh. Use it as a broad base and reserve stronger colors for buttons, headings, or small accents.
Is #c9a67e readable on white or black?
#c9a67e has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 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.