#C6B08B Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #c6b08b is a dusty yellow with gray and beige undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow mood for spring themes, baby products, sale graphics, and budget branding. Use it as a supporting background with dark brown or navy, while black text remains highly readable. Black text has about 10:1 contrast here, suitable for small body copy. The hex code for this shade is #c6b08b.
Questions about #c6b08b
What is #c6b08b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b08b is rgb(198, 176, 139), in HSL hsl(38, 34%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 30%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6b08b?
Dark brown, navy, charcoal, and black provide strong contrast against #c6b08b, while cream and muted terracotta create a softer palette; choose darker options for text, borders, and headings, and reserve lighter companions for decorative areas.
Is #c6b08b warm or cool?
#c6b08b reads as a warm, muted yellow because its beige and gray undertones soften the hue without removing its earthy golden cast, making it suitable for welcoming backgrounds, seasonal layouts, and understated product designs.
Is #c6b08b readable on white or black?
#c6b08b has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.