#C9AE90 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange feels approachable and soft, avoiding the harshness of brighter shades. As a warm, unsaturated neutral, #c9ae90 works best as a background color for projects needing a natural, grounded feel. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to make the text pop. The hex code for this versatile shade is #c9ae90, which offers enough contrast for readable body text against black.
Questions about #c9ae90
What is #c9ae90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ae90 is rgb(201, 174, 144), in HSL hsl(32, 35%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 28%, 21%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c9ae90?
#c9ae90 works beautifully alongside deep, cool tones like charcoal or navy blue, which provide the necessary contrast to make its soft warmth feel intentional rather than muddy. Using deep, saturated grays keeps the overall composition balanced and professional.
Is #c9ae90 considered a warm or cool neutral?
#c9ae90 is distinctly warm, carrying subtle terracotta undertones that lean toward a sun-baked, sandy aesthetic rather than a clinical gray. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for wellness branding or interiors seeking to evoke comfort and calm.
Is #c9ae90 readable on white or black?
#c9ae90 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.94:1 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.