#C3A79F Hex Color
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A light, dusty red with ashy gray undertones, the hex code #c3a79f brings warmth without vivid intensity. Its muted character suits romance, beauty branding, and soft editorial layouts where bright red feels too forceful. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, with about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c3a79f
What is #c3a79f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a79f is rgb(195, 167, 159), in HSL hsl(13, 23%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 18%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3a79f?
Does #c3a79f look warm or cool?
#c3a79f reads warm overall because its red base brings soft rosy warmth, but its gray undertone tempers that heat and keeps it from feeling bright, orange, or overly saturated. It works well where you want warmth with a calm, understated finish.
Is #c3a79f readable on white or black?
#c3a79f has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.34:1 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.