#C6B8B0 Hex Color
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An ashy, muted orange with strong grey undertones, #c6b8b0 feels dusty and grounded rather than vivid. It works best as a supporting neutral tone to temper brighter palettes, as it can look muddy if used as a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teal to add sophistication. The hex code for this subdued shade is #c6b8b0.
Questions about #c6b8b0
What is #c6b8b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b8b0 is rgb(198, 184, 176), in HSL hsl(22, 16%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 11%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6b8b0?
Does #c6b8b0 read as warm or cool?
While #c6b8b0 is technically a muted orange, its heavy grey saturation makes it feel neutral and cool to the eye. It avoids the typical intensity of traditional warm tones, allowing it to act as a versatile, unobtrusive background color.
Is #c6b8b0 readable on white or black?
#c6b8b0 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.88:1 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.