#C4A399 Hex Color
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Close to dried clay or faded rose, #c4a399 is a dusty pastel red with clear gray undertones. That low saturation keeps it soft despite the red base, so it works as a large background or supporting tone rather than a punchy accent. Black text on it clears WCAG AA at roughly 9:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #c4a399.
Questions about #c4a399
What is #c4a399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4a399 is rgb(196, 163, 153), in HSL hsl(14, 27%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 22%, 23%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4a399?
#c4a399 pairs well with deep navy or forest green, both of which make its muted warmth stand out without clashing. Charcoal works for text, while cream and warm brown build a softer tonal palette.
Does #c4a399 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, since red is the base hue, but its heavy gray tones mute that warmth considerably. The result sits closer to dusty rose or clay than to a true red.
Is #c4a399 readable on white or black?
#c4a399 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.