#C3B39A Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange offers a muted warmth perfect for grounding bolder palettes. Because #c3b39a reads as a neutral, it lacks the aggressive punch of typical safety orange, making it a sophisticated choice for backgrounds or packaging. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create contrast without appearing muddy. The hex code for this ashy tone is #c3b39a.
Questions about #c3b39a
What is #c3b39a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3b39a is rgb(195, 179, 154), in HSL hsl(37, 25%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 21%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3b39a?
#c3b39a serves as a versatile neutral that thrives when contrasted with deep, cool tones. Pair it with dark charcoal for clean structure, or use slate blue to add depth without overwhelming the muted, sandy character of the base color.
Is #c3b39a considered a warm or cool color?
While #c3b39a sits in the orange hue family, its high level of desaturation pushes it into a neutral category. It provides a subtle, sun-baked warmth that feels sophisticated and organic, making it far less aggressive than typical bright or safety-oriented orange tones.
Is #c3b39a readable on white or black?
#c3b39a has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.23:1 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.