#C0A78B Hex Color
A calm and muted dusty orange
#c0a78b is a desaturated, dusty orange with strong beige undertones. Its low chroma creates a gentle, understated appearance that avoids the aggression of brighter warm tones. Because it reads as a neutral, this hex code works effectively as a calm background color. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep navy to anchor its softness and ensure high readability for small text.
Questions about #c0a78b
What is #c0a78b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0a78b is rgb(192, 167, 139), in HSL hsl(32, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 28%, 25%.
Does #c0a78b work well as a primary text color?
While #c0a78b offers a pleasant, soft aesthetic, it lacks the high contrast needed for primary text against most light backgrounds. Pair it with a darker option like charcoal or deep navy to maintain essential readability for your readers.
What color schemes complement #c0a78b?
This dusty orange pairs effectively with cool-toned neutrals and muted greens. Try balancing it with olive or slate blue, which grounds the beige undertones and prevents the palette from feeling too washed out or monochromatic.
Is #c0a78b readable on white or black?
#c0a78b has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.