#C4B6A6 Hex Color
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Not quite brown and not quite gray, dusty taupe sits in the overlap with a faint orange undertone. Its low saturation makes #c4b6a6 a steady background or supporting tone, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. It flatters deep teal, and black text passes accessibility checks over it. The hex code #c4b6a6 suits spa branding, interiors, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #c4b6a6
What is #c4b6a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4b6a6 is rgb(196, 182, 166), in HSL hsl(32, 20%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 15%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4b6a6?
Deep teal and charcoal both give #c4b6a6 contrast without fighting its muted warmth. For softer palettes, try cream, sage, or a terracotta accent.
Is #c4b6a6 readable on white or black?
#c4b6a6 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.58:1 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.