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#C89848 color code is #C89848. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c89848.

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#C89848 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C89848 is 0.3520. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.61:1 against white and 8.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C89848 on white2.61:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C89848 on black8.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C898482.61:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C898488.04:1AAA

#C89848 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C89848?+
The hex code for #C89848 is #C89848. In RGB it's rgb(200, 152, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(38, 54%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #C89848?+
#C89848 in RGB is (200, 152, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(200, 152, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #C89848?+
#C89848 converts to CMYK(0%, 24%, 64%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C89848.
Is #c89848 a warm or cool color?+
#C89848 (#C89848) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 38° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c89848 belong to?+
#C89848 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 38°, 54%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c89848 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C89848 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.61:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c89848?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C89848 (#C89848) is 7407 C Dijon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C89848 in design

Practical guidance for using #c89848 (#C89848) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C89848 (#C89848) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C89848 (#C89848) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C89848 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c89848 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C89848 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #C89848

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c89848 (#C89848). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light GreenLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold