#C5B5AC Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly between a soft clay and a warm gray. The hex code for this desaturated tone is #c5b5ac. Because it lacks high saturation, it functions best as a neutral, calming background or a secondary support color rather than a main focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teal to prevent the shade from appearing washed out in your layout.
Questions about #c5b5ac
What is #c5b5ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5b5ac is rgb(197, 181, 172), in HSL hsl(22, 18%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 13%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c5b5ac?
Does #c5b5ac function as a warm or cool tone?
While #c5b5ac leans towards a warm, clay-like orange, its heavy desaturation gives it a cool, muted gray quality. This balance makes it a versatile neutral that lacks the aggressive heat of a pure orange, serving well in calm, minimal environments.
Is #c5b5ac readable on white or black?
#c5b5ac has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.