#C19E7D Hex Color
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#c19e7d is a dusty, unsaturated orange with strong gray undertones. This muted shade functions best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point, as it can appear muddy when isolated. It pairs well with charcoal or slate greys, which ground its warmth. Because this color offers excellent contrast for black text, the hex code #c19e7d works reliably for accessible, readable typography in minimalist designs.
Questions about #c19e7d
What is #c19e7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c19e7d is rgb(193, 158, 125), in HSL hsl(29, 35%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 35%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c19e7d?
This color thrives when paired with charcoal or slate grays, which ground its inherent warmth and prevent it from appearing muddy. For higher contrast, use deep, cool blues to balance the desaturated, earthy quality of this shade.
Is #c19e7d readable on white or black?
#c19e7d has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.