#C0A780 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange carries a warm, ashy quality that avoids the intensity of brighter shades. It serves as an excellent neutral background, providing a mellow foundation for stronger accent colors like deep forest green or slate blue. Because of its high contrast against black text, #c0a780 is highly readable for UI elements. Use this hex code when you want a relaxed, earthy feel in your designs.
Questions about #c0a780
What is #c0a780 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a780 is rgb(192, 167, 128), in HSL hsl(37, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 33%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #c0a780 in a design scheme?
This shade works beautifully when paired with deep, cool-toned neutrals like charcoal or slate blue to ground its warmth. You can also create a harmonious, organic palette by layering it alongside muted forest greens or soft cream tones for contrast.
Is #c0a780 readable on white or black?
#c0a780 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.