#CF995F Hex Color
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Somewhere between caramel and sun-baked clay, #cf995f is a muted orange with a tan undertone. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, with contrast around 8.4:1. Try it for autumn themes, packaging, and warm backgrounds.
Questions about #cf995f
What is #cf995f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf995f is rgb(207, 153, 95), in HSL hsl(31, 54%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 54%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf995f?
Deep teal makes #cf995f feel richer than the usual brown pairings, while soft cream keeps it gentle. For text, dark slate or navy gives the cleanest contrast.
Is #cf995f readable on white or black?
#cf995f 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.