#C0B49D Hex Color
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#c0b49d is a dusty yellow with ashy gray undertones, giving it a muted, weathered appearance. Its grounded positivity suits sale, budget, and construction branding, especially as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark brown. The hex code #c0b49d also works behind small body text with black, providing clear contrast for accessible designs.
Questions about #c0b49d
What is #c0b49d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0b49d is rgb(192, 180, 157), in HSL hsl(39, 22%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 18%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0b49d?
Is #c0b49d a warm or cool color?
#c0b49d reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base outweighs the ashy gray undertones, which soften its energy and give the shade a weathered, grounded character rather than the crisp brightness of a clear yellow.
Is #c0b49d readable on white or black?
#c0b49d has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.