#C6B7B1 Hex Color
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#c6b7b1 is a light, dusty orange with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy softness supports optimistic, creative designs without demanding attention, making it useful as a supporting tone in food branding, autumn themes, and youth campaigns. Use it with darker text or accents, since the muted color can look washed out beside white. The hex code is #c6b7b1.
Questions about #c6b7b1
What is #c6b7b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b7b1 is rgb(198, 183, 177), in HSL hsl(17, 16%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 11%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6b7b1?
Pair #c6b7b1 with charcoal for readable contrast, cream for a softer palette, or deep burgundy for richer autumn branding. Its muted orange-gray base works best beside darker or more saturated accents rather than stark white.
Is #c6b7b1 readable on white or black?
#c6b7b1 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.80:1 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.