#C9AC94 Hex Color
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A light, dusty orange with gray-brown undertones, #c9ac94 feels soft, grounded, and youthful rather than bright. Its low saturation suits spring layouts, baby products, food branding, and autumn palettes. Use it as a warm supporting background with charcoal or dark green. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this muted orange is #c9ac94.
Questions about #c9ac94
What is #c9ac94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ac94 is rgb(201, 172, 148), in HSL hsl(27, 33%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 26%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9ac94?
#c9ac94 pairs well with charcoal, dark green, cream, and muted terracotta, creating grounded contrast while preserving its soft gray-brown undertones across backgrounds, text accents, borders, and seasonal palettes for cohesive designs.
Is #c9ac94 readable on white or black?
#c9ac94 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.