#C1A68D Hex Color
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#c1a68d is a light, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its softness suggests peace, youth, optimism, and gentle creativity. Use it as a supporting tone in spring, autumn, baby, food, or safety designs, pairing well with charcoal and muted teal. The hex code #c1a68d provides clear black text with a 9.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c1a68d
What is #c1a68d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1a68d is rgb(193, 166, 141), in HSL hsl(29, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 27%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1a68d?
The warm, muted #c1a68d pairs well with charcoal for strong definition and muted teal for a calm complementary contrast, creating palettes that balance its dusty orange warmth without making the design feel overly bright.
What mood does #c1a68d create in a design?
#c1a68d creates a peaceful, approachable mood through its light value and low saturation, with enough warm orange to feel optimistic rather than flat in layouts that need softness without losing warmth. It suits spring, autumn, baby, food, and gentle safety-related visual themes.
Is #c1a68d readable on white or black?
#c1a68d has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.