#C9A497

#C9A497

Color Values

HEX

#C9A497

RGB

201, 164, 151

HSL

15.6, 31.6%, 69.0%

HSV

15.6, 24.9%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.4%, 24.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.7485 0.0477 40.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #C9A497;
color: #C9A497;
border-color: #C9A497;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 400 #A8A29E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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