#C4B094 Hex Color
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#c4b094 is a dusty tan, an orange softened with gray until it reads sandy and calm. The hex code works as a dominant base in spring palettes, baby products, and warm UI backgrounds. Black text sits at roughly 10:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. Pair it with deep teal, since lighter tones can wash it out.
Questions about #c4b094
What is #c4b094 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4b094 is rgb(196, 176, 148), in HSL hsl(35, 29%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 24%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4b094?
Deep teal and forest green make #c4b094 feel richer, while charcoal grounds it in a clean, modern way. Very pale pastels wash it out, so keep neighboring colors darker or more saturated.
Is #c4b094 readable on white or black?
#c4b094 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.