#C4B5A0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted beige features a subtle orange undertone that pulls it toward a warm grey. Because of its desaturated quality, #c4b5a0 serves best as a supporting neutral or background shade rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to prevent the color from appearing washed out. Black text remains highly legible against this tone, maintaining excellent contrast for professional interfaces.
Questions about #c4b5a0
What is #c4b5a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4b5a0 is rgb(196, 181, 160), in HSL hsl(35, 23%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 18%, 23%.
Which colors pair best with #c4b5a0?
Does #c4b5a0 read as a warm or cool tone?
While #c4b5a0 sits in the neutral family, its subtle orange undertones give it a decidedly warm, earthy character. This warmth makes it much friendlier than a standard cool-toned grey, which often feels sterile in minimalist web design contexts.
Is #c4b5a0 readable on white or black?
#c4b5a0 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.