#CB9979 Hex Color
A mellow, dusty orange with warmth
Pastel and ashy, #cb9979 is a dusty, unsaturated orange with warm brown undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests softness and youthful optimism without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, baby, food, or autumn palettes, pairing well with navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #cb9979
What is #cb9979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb9979 is rgb(203, 153, 121), in HSL hsl(23, 44%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 40%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb9979?
#cb9979 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted sage because its dusty orange warmth gains structure from darker or cooler neighbors. Use navy for headings or buttons when the palette needs stronger contrast.
Is #cb9979 readable on white or black?
#cb9979 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.