#C2A588 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange feels like sun-bleached clay. With strong contrast against black, the hex code #c2a588 remains highly legible as a background for small body text. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or muted navy rather than stark white. Use this shade as a grounded base for branding or seasonal interfaces where you need warmth without intense saturation.
Questions about #c2a588
What is #c2a588 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2a588 is rgb(194, 165, 136), in HSL hsl(30, 32%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 30%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c2a588 for UI design?
Does #c2a588 read as a warm or cool color?
#c2a588 is distinctly warm, carrying the orange-brown undertones of sun-warmed earth or clay. Because it is highly unsaturated and dusty, it provides warmth without the intense, vibrating energy typical of brighter, more saturated oranges.
Is #c2a588 readable on white or black?
#c2a588 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.