#C7AC9A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits between a warm beige and a soft terracotta. Because it is highly desaturated, #c7ac9a works best as a neutral background rather than an accent color. It creates a readable base for black text, though it can appear muddy when placed against pure white. This hex code provides a sophisticated, earthy feel for organic brand palettes.
Questions about #c7ac9a
What is #c7ac9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7ac9a is rgb(199, 172, 154), in HSL hsl(24, 29%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 23%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #c7ac9a readable on white or black?
#c7ac9a has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.