#C4A79C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a distinctly ashy undertone that softens its warmth. As a desaturated hue, #c4a79c serves best as a supporting neutral or an earthy background rather than a main accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, providing a sophisticated contrast. Since black text remains legible on this tone, it functions reliably for readable, low-contrast interface designs.
Questions about #c4a79c
What is #c4a79c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4a79c is rgb(196, 167, 156), in HSL hsl(16, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 20%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #c4a79c readable on white or black?
#c4a79c has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.35:1 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.