#C7B1A5 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dusty, tinted orange sits between warm terracotta and neutral grey. Because of its muted chroma, #c7b1a5 functions best as a supporting background tone rather than a vibrant main attraction. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark slate to make the orange undertones pop without looking muddy. The hex code #c7b1a5 provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in UI designs or editorial layouts.
Questions about #c7b1a5
What is #c7b1a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7b1a5 is rgb(199, 177, 165), in HSL hsl(21, 23%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 17%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c7b1a5 for a professional palette?
Is #c7b1a5 suitable for text-heavy UI designs?
While #c7b1a5 works excellently as a backdrop for high-contrast text, avoid using it as the primary color for body copy. Its muted saturation can make small, thin text difficult to read against lighter backgrounds, so reserve it for UI components or section accents.
Is #c7b1a5 readable on white or black?
#c7b1a5 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.26:1 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.