#C7A081 Hex Color
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A soft, sandy orange with the volume turned down. The hex code #c7a081 reads as a muted tan with warm undertones, mellow enough to carry large backgrounds in spring or baby-themed design. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal so its warmth has something to push against. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with room to spare.
Questions about #c7a081
What is #c7a081 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a081 is rgb(199, 160, 129), in HSL hsl(27, 38%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 35%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7a081?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c7a081 look richer than beige or cream pairings do, since the cool contrast sharpens its warm undertone. Soft whites work but can wash it out.
Is #c7a081 readable on white or black?
#c7a081 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.