#C6A899 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange has low saturation, which creates a grounded, approachable feel. Because it lacks intensity, #c6a899 works best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to keep it from looking washed out. Its muted character makes it a versatile choice for organic branding or soft UI elements where high contrast is not required.
Questions about #c6a899
What is #c6a899 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6a899 is rgb(198, 168, 153), in HSL hsl(20, 28%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 23%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c6a899?
To keep this muted shade from looking washed out, pair #c6a899 with deep charcoal or cool slate gray. These high-contrast neutrals anchor the dusty orange, providing the necessary visual weight to create a balanced, modern color scheme for UI or print design.
Is #c6a899 readable on white or black?
#c6a899 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.