#C4AC97 Hex Color
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Muted and light, #c4ac97 is a dusty tan with soft orange undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits it to a background base role rather than a sharp accent. Black text passes contrast comfortably on this hex code, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with deep teal or burgundy for warmth that never turns muddy.
Questions about #c4ac97
What is #c4ac97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4ac97 is rgb(196, 172, 151), in HSL hsl(28, 28%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 23%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4ac97?
Is #c4ac97 readable on white or black?
#c4ac97 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.