#C3A28E Hex Color
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A muted, dusty clay tone, #c3a28e carries the warmth of orange without the typical intensity. This desaturated shade works well as a subtle background, providing a soft, grounded alternative to beige. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep forest green to create a sophisticated balance. The hex code for this color is #c3a28e, which offers excellent readability when paired with standard black text.
Questions about #c3a28e
What is #c3a28e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a28e is rgb(195, 162, 142), in HSL hsl(23, 31%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 27%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3a28e?
Because #c3a28e is naturally desaturated and warm, it looks most professional when anchored by high-contrast neutrals. It creates a sophisticated balance when paired with deep charcoal for text or dark forest green for a natural, earthy accent.
Is #c3a28e readable on white or black?
#c3a28e has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.