#C3A497 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #c3a497 is a very unsaturated orange with ashy rose-brown undertones. Its light, muted finish suggests gentleness and youthful optimism without feeling sweet. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for spring branding, baby products, food packaging, or autumn palettes. Black text reads clearly on it, making it practical for accessible backgrounds.
Questions about #c3a497
What is #c3a497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a497 is rgb(195, 164, 151), in HSL hsl(18, 27%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 23%, 24%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3a497?
Is #c3a497 warm or cool?
#c3a497 reads as a warm, muted orange because its hue sits near orange, while low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, dusty, and softer than a vivid orange in most palettes.
Is #c3a497 readable on white or black?
#c3a497 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.