#C6AB95 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty orange has a soft, clay-like quality that feels organic and approachable. The hex code #c6ab95 serves as an excellent neutral background, pairing beautifully with deep slate grays for a modern look. Because it provides strong contrast with black type, readability is never an issue. Designers should use this shade for a grounded, optimistic palette that avoids the intensity of brighter hues.
Questions about #c6ab95
What is #c6ab95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6ab95 is rgb(198, 171, 149), in HSL hsl(27, 30%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 25%, 22%.
What design styles work best with #c6ab95?
This color excels in organic, earthy, or minimalist design styles where a sense of warmth and approachability is needed. It functions beautifully as a primary background or a muted accent when paired with deep charcoal or dark navy type for high readability.
Does #c6ab95 have warm or cool undertones?
While #c6ab95 is a warm-toned, dusty orange, its desaturated nature prevents it from feeling overly vibrant or overwhelming. This balance makes it a functional neutral that avoids the harshness often found in brighter, more saturated warm tones.
Is #c6ab95 readable on white or black?
#c6ab95 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.