#C6AF99 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #c6af99 is a pale orange with warm beige and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, peaceful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown, since white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #c6af99.
Questions about #c6af99
What is #c6af99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6af99 is rgb(198, 175, 153), in HSL hsl(29, 28%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 23%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6af99?
#c6af99 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted navy, and sage because its dusty orange warmth benefits from cooler or deeper contrast in layouts, packaging, and quiet editorial palettes, especially with generous light space. Use it as a supporting tone, not the dominant field, when the design needs more visual weight.
Is #c6af99 readable on white or black?
#c6af99 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.