#C6B68A Hex Color
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A desaturated, dusty gold, #c6b68a offers a soft and mellow warmth. This muted tone lacks the intensity of primary yellows, making it an excellent choice for a neutral background that feels organic and approachable. Because of its earthy composition, the hex code #c6b68a pairs particularly well with deep charcoal or slate gray text to maintain high contrast and readability in interface design.
Questions about #c6b68a
What is #c6b68a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b68a is rgb(198, 182, 138), in HSL hsl(44, 34%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 30%, 22%.
Does #c6b68a read as a warm or cool color?
While #c6b68a is essentially a muted, desaturated gold, it retains a soft warmth that feels organic rather than artificial. Its lack of intense yellow pigments makes it feel more like a sandy neutral, making it versatile for sophisticated design projects.
Is #c6b68a readable on white or black?
#c6b68a has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.