#C5B299 Hex Color
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#c5b299 is a muted, dusty orange with strong gray undertones. This desaturated tone feels organic and grounded, making it a reliable choice for calm UI backgrounds or packaging. Because it is highly readable against black text, it works well as a base color. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to keep the palette from looking washed out. The hex code for this shade is #c5b299.
Questions about #c5b299
What is #c5b299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5b299 is rgb(197, 178, 153), in HSL hsl(34, 28%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 22%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5b299?
#c5b299 works best when anchored by deep, high-contrast neutrals. Pairing it with charcoal provides immediate readability, while incorporating forest green or sage creates an earthy, sophisticated palette that keeps the overall design from feeling flat or washed out.
Is #c5b299 a warm or cool color?
#c5b299 leans warm due to its dusty orange base, but the strong gray undertones significantly temper that warmth. This duality allows it to act as a neutral bridge, feeling cozy and grounded rather than vibrant or aggressive, which makes it ideal for soft, professional UI.
Is #c5b299 readable on white or black?
#c5b299 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.20:1 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.