#C7A87E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange carries earthy undertones that feel approachable and calm. Because it is highly unsaturated, #c7a87e functions best as a soft background or neutral base rather than a primary accent. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, which ensures excellent readability at a 9.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this mellow, versatile shade is #c7a87e.
Questions about #c7a87e
What is #c7a87e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a87e is rgb(199, 168, 126), in HSL hsl(35, 39%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 37%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7a87e in a design scheme?
Is #c7a87e readable on white or black?
#c7a87e has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.33:1 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.