#C0AC96 Hex Color
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#c0ac96 is a muted, dusty orange that functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. Because it is highly desaturated, it can look washed out against white backgrounds. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to create an effective contrast. It is accessible for small body text when paired with black, ensuring legibility in editorial layouts.
Questions about #c0ac96
What is #c0ac96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0ac96 is rgb(192, 172, 150), in HSL hsl(31, 25%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 22%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c0ac96?
Because #c0ac96 acts as a desaturated, dusty neutral, it anchors best when paired with high-contrast, cool-toned darks like charcoal or deep slate blue. These darker shades provide the necessary weight to keep the color from looking washed out or flat in your interface.
Is #c0ac96 readable on white or black?
#c0ac96 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 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.