#CD9374 Hex Color

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This muted, desaturated peach feels warm and approachable. It serves as an excellent base for branding that requires a youthful or optimistic tone. Because black text offers strong 8.0:1 contrast against it, you can use it confidently for readable UI elements. The hex code for this soft orange is #cd9374. It pairs beautifully with dark forest greens for a balanced, earthy aesthetic.

Questions about #cd9374

What is #cd9374 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd9374 is rgb(205, 147, 116), in HSL hsl(21, 47%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 43%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd9374?
The muted warmth of #cd9374 creates a natural, balanced look when combined with deep, earthy tones like forest green or charcoal. It also works well with crisp off-white or soft cream shades to maintain a clean, approachable UI.
Is #cd9374 readable on white or black?
#cd9374 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.