#C6A68A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange offers a warm, desaturated look reminiscent of sun-baked earth. The hex code #c6a68a works effectively as a neutral base, providing high contrast for black typography while maintaining a soft, approachable feel. Pair it with charcoal gray or muted olive to ground its playful energy. Because it sits on the lighter side, use it sparingly in digital interfaces to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #c6a68a
What is #c6a68a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6a68a is rgb(198, 166, 138), in HSL hsl(28, 34%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 30%, 22%.
How do you use #c6a68a in a design scheme?
Is #c6a68a considered a warm or cool color?
While it features muted, desaturated qualities, #c6a68a remains a distinctly warm color due to its orange undertones. It offers a soft, approachable alternative to beige or tan, making it suitable for wellness branding or interior design palettes requiring a calm, organic feel.
Is #c6a68a readable on white or black?
#c6a68a has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.