#C1A88C Hex Color
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Like sand touched with faded peach, #c1a88c is a dusty pastel orange with a gray undertone. Its very low saturation keeps things gentle, which suits spring backgrounds, baby products, and packaging. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.2:1, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with deep teal for a richer scheme than white allows. The hex code #c1a88c works best as a dominant base, not a small accent.
Questions about #c1a88c
What is #c1a88c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1a88c is rgb(193, 168, 140), in HSL hsl(32, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 27%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1a88c?
Pair #c1a88c with deep teal or charcoal for contrast that stays calm. Olive and warm cream also work when you want an earthy, autumn-leaning palette without sharp edges.
Is #c1a88c readable on white or black?
#c1a88c has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.24:1 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.