#C0AC9A Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated orange, #c0ac9a carries a distinct ashy quality that leans toward muted beige. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy. It functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, pairing well with deep charcoals or muted greens to ground autumn-inspired palettes without appearing too vivid or overwhelming.
Questions about #c0ac9a
What is #c0ac9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0ac9a is rgb(192, 172, 154), in HSL hsl(28, 23%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #c0ac9a work well for web design body copy?
Yes, #c0ac9a offers excellent contrast against black or deep charcoal text, making it a reliable, high-readability choice for body copy. It avoids the harshness of pure white while maintaining a professional, clean look for long-form reading environments.
What colors pair best with #c0ac9a?
This hue pairs effectively with deep charcoal to create a sophisticated, modern contrast or with muted olive for an earthy, nature-inspired palette. Its dusty, desaturated nature allows it to harmonize with almost any grounded, organic color scheme you select.
Is #c0ac9a readable on white or black?
#c0ac9a has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.