#D49C5C Hex Color
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#d49c5c is a muted, warm orange with soft golden-brown undertones and a pastel-leaning finish. Its mellow saturation suggests gentleness, optimism, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with navy, dusty blue, or cream in food, autumn, and youth-focused branding. The hex code #d49c5c supports black body text at about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #d49c5c
What is #d49c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49c5c is rgb(212, 156, 92), in HSL hsl(32, 58%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 57%, 17%.
Which colors pair well with #d49c5c?
#d49c5c pairs well with navy, dusty blue, cream, and deep brown, balancing its warm golden-brown undertones with cooler contrast or soft neutrals; use navy for stronger definition and cream for a gentler, welcoming palette.
What mood does #d49c5c create?
#d49c5c creates a gentle, optimistic mood through its muted orange base and golden-brown undertones, making it useful for autumn visuals, food-focused designs, and youth-oriented work that needs warmth without loud saturation or harsh contrast.
Is #d49c5c readable on white or black?
#d49c5c has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.