#C4BAAE Hex Color
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This muted, ashy beige leans toward a dusty orange, creating a balanced and grounded neutral. Because it lacks high saturation, #c4baae works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, which can sometimes appear muddy. Pair it with crisp charcoals or deep forest greens to add structure. The hex code for this color is #c4baae, which provides sufficient contrast for standard body text.
Questions about #c4baae
What is #c4baae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4baae is rgb(196, 186, 174), in HSL hsl(33, 16%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 11%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4baae in a design scheme?
Is #c4baae considered a warm or cool neutral?
While #c4baae is technically a neutral, it leans slightly warm due to its dusty orange undertones. It avoids looking too clinical or cool, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds where you want to maintain a sense of coziness, approachability, and subtle structure.
Is #c4baae readable on white or black?
#c4baae has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.98:1 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.