#C2A591 Hex Color
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Reach for #c2a591 when a design needs a soft, dusty orange that behaves like a neutral. Its low saturation and warm tan undertones read gentle rather than loud, which suits spring palettes, baby products, and autumn packaging. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, and lean on black text on top, since contrast behind small body text is strong.
Questions about #c2a591
What is #c2a591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2a591 is rgb(194, 165, 145), in HSL hsl(24, 29%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 25%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c2a591?
Deep teal, charcoal, and forest green give #c2a591 the contrast its muted warmth needs, while cream and blush keep it soft for baby or spring designs. Try teal as the accent when #c2a591 is the base.
Is #c2a591 a warm or cool color?
Warm. It sits in the orange family with tan and beige undertones, and its very low saturation pulls it toward a soft terracotta rather than a bright orange.
Is #c2a591 readable on white or black?
#c2a591 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.