#C4A8A0 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #c4a8a0 is a light reddish tone with ashy gray and soft brown undertones. Its low saturation gives it a worn, understated feel, making it useful for romantic branding, food packaging, and warm editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy. The hex code #c4a8a0 supports clear black text at about 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4a8a0
What is #c4a8a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4a8a0 is rgb(196, 168, 160), in HSL hsl(13, 23%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 18%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4a8a0?
Can #c4a8a0 be used as a background with black text?
#c4a8a0 gives black text a strong contrast ratio of about 9.5:1, making it suitable for body copy, labels, and interface text when the displayed color matches the selected value closely.
Is #c4a8a0 readable on white or black?
#c4a8a0 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.