#CEA973 Hex Color
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Soft and sunlit, #cea973 is a muted orange with golden ochre and gentle brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a mellow, youthful feel without looking loud, making it useful for warm backgrounds, food branding, autumn themes, and baby products. Use black text for strong readability, with navy or cream as supporting colors. The hex code for this color is #cea973.
Questions about #cea973
What is #cea973 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cea973 is rgb(206, 169, 115), in HSL hsl(36, 48%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 44%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cea973?
#cea973 pairs well with black for readable text, while navy adds grounded contrast and cream creates a softer, warm palette for branding, backgrounds, and autumn-inspired designs without overpowering its muted warmth.
Is #cea973 readable on white or black?
#cea973 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.