#C6B6AE Hex Color
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A dusty, muted terracotta, #c6b6ae balances light orange with strong grey undertones. It acts as an excellent neutral base, offering more warmth than standard beige. Designers often pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking washed out. Because it offers strong contrast for black text, it functions well as a readable background for clean, modern interfaces.
Questions about #c6b6ae
What is #c6b6ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b6ae is rgb(198, 182, 174), in HSL hsl(20, 17%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 12%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c6b6ae?
This muted terracotta creates a sophisticated balance when paired with deep charcoal or soft slate blue. These darker accents prevent the color from appearing washed out while maintaining its warm, neutral presence on modern digital interfaces.
Is #c6b6ae a warm or cool color?
While #c6b6ae is technically a warm terracotta hue, its heavy grey undertones give it a cooler, more muted appearance than standard beige. This unique quality makes it an ideal choice for backgrounds that need warmth without overpowering the surrounding design elements.
Is #c6b6ae readable on white or black?
#c6b6ae has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.70:1 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.