#C0AC94 Hex Color
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Not the loud orange its hue suggests, #c0ac94 is a dusty pastel with a grayed, sandy finish. That low saturation gives it a soft, easygoing character, which is why it suits spring packaging, baby products, and autumn backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone under deep teal or espresso brown rather than carrying a layout alone. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so keep darker neighbors close. Black text stays readable on top at roughly 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c0ac94
What is #c0ac94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0ac94 is rgb(192, 172, 148), in HSL hsl(33, 26%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 23%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0ac94?
Deep teal and espresso brown both make the muted warmth of #c0ac94 read richer, especially in a 60/30/10 layout. It also layers well with terracotta and cream in earthy palettes.
Is #c0ac94 warm or cool?
It reads warm, thanks to an orange hue around 33 degrees, but its low saturation pulls it toward sandy tan. Expect a gentle warmth, not the energy of a true orange.
Is #c0ac94 readable on white or black?
#c0ac94 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.56:1 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.