#CF9A86 Hex Color
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Somewhere between clay and faded terracotta, this dusty pastel orange carries warm pink undertones. The hex code #cf9a86 keeps its saturation low, staying mellow where true orange would shout, so it works as a background or supporting tone in spring and baby themes. Deep teal flatters it well. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 8.6:1.
Questions about #cf9a86
What is #cf9a86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf9a86 is rgb(207, 154, 134), in HSL hsl(16, 43%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 35%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf9a86?
Deep teal and forest green bring out its warmth, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Cream and other warm neutrals work too, but pairing it with colors too close in lightness can make it look washed out.
Is #cf9a86 readable on white or black?
#cf9a86 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.