#C69B7B Hex Color
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Pastel and ashy, #c69b7b is a warm, dusty orange with very low saturation and a mellow, softened finish. This hex code brings gentle optimism and a youthful feel to spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, or autumn themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since black text remains highly readable at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #c69b7b
What is #c69b7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c69b7b is rgb(198, 155, 123), in HSL hsl(26, 40%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 38%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c69b7b?
The hex color #c69b7b pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted teal, and warm cream, which sharpen its dusty warmth without making the palette feel loud in branding, packaging, or interface accents. Use it as a supporting color rather than a vivid focal point.
Is #c69b7b readable on white or black?
#c69b7b has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.