#C5B6A7 Hex Color
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#c5b6a7 is a dusty tan with an ashy orange undertone, almost grey at first glance. The hex code sits light and low in saturation, which suits it to food packaging and autumn layouts as a dominant base, though it can wash out next to pure white. Deep teal or espresso brown flatter it well. Black text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #c5b6a7
What is #c5b6a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5b6a7 is rgb(197, 182, 167), in HSL hsl(30, 21%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 15%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5b6a7?
Deep teal makes #c5b6a7 feel richer than beige-on-beige pairings, and espresso brown or charcoal keep it grounded. Rust and burnt orange accents also work. Skip pale pastels, which drain its remaining warmth.
Is #c5b6a7 readable on white or black?
#c5b6a7 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.62:1 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.