Outback
Also known as: Golden Thistle Yellow , New Fawn , Fresh Sawdust , Bleached Maple
With its warm undertone, Outback (#C9A375) comes across as playful and vibrant. Designers reach for it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.98:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Outback color codes
- HEX
- #C9A375
- RGB
- rgb(201, 163, 117)
- RGBA
- rgba(201, 163, 117, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 44%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 42%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 19%, 42%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(69.7 10.0 29.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.9% 0.076 71.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 1001: Beige #D0B084 · ΔE 3.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Outback works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Outback
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Outback by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.98:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Outback background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Outback
Outback with its complement
Soft neighbors of Outback
Outback triad
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- Cardboard #C19A6C · ΔE 2.6
- Curry Sauce #BE9E6F · ΔE 2.8
- Medallion #C3A679 · ΔE 2.9
- Latte #C5A582 · ΔE 3.1
- Sheaf #D2AE84 · ΔE 3.2
- Chalet #C29867 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Outback is closest to Queer Blue .
FAQ
Outback FAQs
What color is Outback?
Outback is a medium orange with the hex code #C9A375. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 44% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Outback?
The hex code for Outback is #C9A375. In RGB it's rgb(201, 163, 117), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 19%, 42%, 21%).
What colors go well with Outback?
Outback pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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