#C0A099 Hex Color
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#c0a099 is a muted, dusty red with significant ashy undertones. Because it lacks saturation, it serves better as a grounding supporting tone rather than a vibrant pop of color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, providing a soft contrast. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #c0a099, and it offers excellent legibility with black text for body copy.
Questions about #c0a099
What is #c0a099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a099 is rgb(192, 160, 153), in HSL hsl(11, 24%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 20%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which color combinations work best with #c0a099?
Because #c0a099 is a desaturated, earthy tone, it pairs beautifully with deep, cool-toned neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. Using it alongside these darker shades provides a grounded, sophisticated contrast that keeps the overall palette from feeling too washed out.
Is #c0a099 better as a background or an accent color?
This color excels as a grounding supporting tone rather than a vibrant pop of color, making it perfect for backgrounds or large areas where you want to add warmth without overwhelming the viewer. It also offers excellent legibility when paired with dark text.
Is #c0a099 readable on white or black?
#c0a099 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.