#C6B98A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #c6b98a is a dusty beige-yellow with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its mellow lightness supports calm interiors, spring branding, cosmetics, and soft packaging. Use it as a dominant background with black text for strong readability. The hex code #c6b98a also suits understated accents and stationery.
Questions about #c6b98a
What is #c6b98a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6b98a is rgb(198, 185, 138), in HSL hsl(47, 34%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 30%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6b98a?
For a grounded palette, pair #c6b98a with charcoal, olive, terracotta, or muted navy; use white for a softer look and black for sharper text contrast in interiors, branding, stationery layouts, and packaging.
Why does #c6b98a read as a warm color?
#c6b98a reads warm because its yellow-beige base and subtle brown-gray cast create a sunbaked, earthy impression, even though its ashy undertones soften the color and prevent it from feeling bright.
Is #c6b98a readable on white or black?
#c6b98a 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.