#C9AC89 Hex Color
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Not a loud orange. #c9ac89 is a tinted, pastel shade with warm, ashy undertones that read closer to tan. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for spring themes, packaging, and youth branding. The hex code #c9ac89 pairs well with deep teal, which looks crisper than brown-on-brown matches. Black text stays readable on it at roughly 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c9ac89
What is #c9ac89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ac89 is rgb(201, 172, 137), in HSL hsl(33, 37%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 32%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9ac89?
Deep teal and navy make #c9ac89 read warmer and cleaner than brown-on-brown pairings. Try it as a base with navy text or accents.
Is #c9ac89 readable on white or black?
#c9ac89 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.