#C7A69A Hex Color
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#c7a69a is a tinted pastel orange with a rosy, dusty character. Its heavy gray undertone keeps it muted, so it reads closer to a soft clay or faded terracotta than a true orange. Black text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare, which makes it a workable background for body copy.
Questions about #c7a69a
What is #c7a69a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a69a is rgb(199, 166, 154), in HSL hsl(16, 29%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 23%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7a69a?
Sage green, cream, charcoal, and warm browns all flatter #c7a69a. For a bolder mix, try a deep teal, which brings out its rosy side.
Does #c7a69a read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The orange base and rosy undertones give it a soft, sun-baked feel, even though the added gray mutes it.
Is #c7a69a a good background color?
Yes. Black text on #c7a69a reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so it works behind body copy in editorial and seasonal layouts.
Is #c7a69a readable on white or black?
#c7a69a has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.34:1 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.