#C0A280 Hex Color
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Not quite tan and not quite orange, #c0a280 is a dusty pastel with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. Try it against deep teal for a pairing with more character than the usual beige lineup.
Questions about #c0a280
What is #c0a280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a280 is rgb(192, 162, 128), in HSL hsl(32, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 33%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0a280?
Deep teal brings out the warmth in #c0a280 without clashing, and charcoal grounds it for a more serious palette. Cream and sage work when you want a softer, earthy feel.
Is #c0a280 readable on white or black?
#c0a280 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.