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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Outback
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.98:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Outback background: #000000
Palettes featuring Outback
Outback with its complement
Soft neighbors of Outback
Outback triad
Similar colors
- 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.
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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