#C5B2A5 Hex Color
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This is not a vivid orange. The hex code #c5b2a5 describes a dusty, tinted orange pulled so far toward grey it reads almost neutral. Its low saturation suits calm backgrounds and supporting roles more than loud accents. Black text sits comfortably on top at roughly 10.3:1 contrast. Try it beside deep teal or charcoal for warmth without noise.
Questions about #c5b2a5
What is #c5b2a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5b2a5 is rgb(197, 178, 165), in HSL hsl(24, 22%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 16%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5b2a5?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c5b2a5 feel warmer and richer than it does next to white. For an earthier palette, set it beside olive or terracotta and let it act as the quiet base.
Is #c5b2a5 readable on white or black?
#c5b2a5 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.28:1 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.