#C2B779 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated olive-yellow feels aged and soft rather than bright. The hex code for this shade is #c2b779. Because it lacks intense chroma, it works best as a neutral background for darker, high-contrast text rather than a primary branding color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen or print.
Questions about #c2b779
What is #c2b779 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2b779 is rgb(194, 183, 121), in HSL hsl(51, 37%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 38%, 24%.
Which colors pair best with the hex color #c2b779?
Is #c2b779 a warm or cool color?
#c2b779 reads as a distinctly warm, earthy tone due to its yellow and green base. Despite its muted, desaturated nature, it retains enough warmth to provide a grounded, organic feel, making it suitable for designs that require a vintage or natural look.
Is #c2b779 readable on white or black?
#c2b779 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.