#C2B57A Hex Color

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#c2b57a is a muted, dusty yellow with warm gray undertones and a soft, pastel finish. Its mellow character suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting background with deep brown or charcoal accents. The hex code for this color is #c2b57a, and black body text reads clearly with about a 10.2:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #c2b57a

What is #c2b57a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2b57a is rgb(194, 181, 122), in HSL hsl(49, 37%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 37%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c2b57a?
#c2b57a pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, navy, and muted sage, creating grounded palettes that balance its dusty yellow warmth and keep the overall design calm rather than overly bright. Use the darkest pairing for text and key details.
Is #c2b57a readable on white or black?
#c2b57a has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.18:1 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.