#C3B59C Hex Color
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#c3b59c is a dusty khaki yellow with very little saturation, closer to tan than gold. That low chroma keeps it grounded, so it works best as a dominant background base in rustic, budget, or sale-focused design. It looks richer against deep navy than against white, which can wash it out. The hex code also holds plenty of contrast under black body text.
Questions about #c3b59c
What is #c3b59c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3b59c is rgb(195, 181, 156), in HSL hsl(38, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 20%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3b59c?
Deep navy gives #c3b59c a grounded, outdoors feel, while burnt orange and olive keep it earthy. Avoid setting it beside pure white, which drains its warmth and makes it look flat.
Is #c3b59c readable on white or black?
#c3b59c has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.