#C0AE80 Hex Color
A dusty yellow with calm gray undertones
#c0ae80 is a muted, dusty yellow with pronounced gray undertones. This desaturated tone feels gentle and soft, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds in spring-themed designs. Because it maintains high contrast against black text at a 9.6:1 ratio, it ensures clear legibility for body copy. Pair this hex code with deep forest greens to ground its warmth without overwhelming the design.
Questions about #c0ae80
What is #c0ae80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0ae80 is rgb(192, 174, 128), in HSL hsl(43, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 33%, 25%.
What color combinations work best with #c0ae80?
Pair #c0ae80 with deep, earthy tones like forest green or dark charcoal to ground its natural warmth. These darker, cool-toned neutrals anchor the dusty yellow without making the overall design feel too cluttered or overly bright.
Is #c0ae80 readable on white or black?
#c0ae80 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.