#C4AA85 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dry sand and kraft paper, this dusty orange keeps its saturation so low it reads more tan than bright. The hex code #c4aa85 works best as a calm base or background, where black text hits about 9.4:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA easily. It pairs well with deep teal, which brings out its warmth without letting it go muddy.
Questions about #c4aa85
What is #c4aa85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4aa85 is rgb(196, 170, 133), in HSL hsl(35, 35%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 32%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4aa85?
Deep teal, espresso brown, and muted sage all sit comfortably beside #c4aa85. Its low saturation lets richer neighbors take the lead while it holds down a warm, steady base.
Is #c4aa85 readable on white or black?
#c4aa85 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.