#C7BA8D Hex Color
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Reach for #c7ba8d when a space needs a soft, dusty beige with a yellow undertone. This hex code works well as a supporting tone behind espresso or deep olive text, and its low saturation keeps interiors, packaging, and spring layouts calm rather than loud. It can turn muddy beside gray, so test it against warmer neighbors.
Questions about #c7ba8d
What is #c7ba8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7ba8d is rgb(199, 186, 141), in HSL hsl(47, 34%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 29%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7ba8d?
Pair #c7ba8d with deep olive, espresso brown, or terracotta for a grounded, natural palette. For contrast, a muted navy keeps the beige warm without clashing.
Is #c7ba8d a warm or cool color?
#c7ba8d reads warm. Its yellow base sits on the warm side of the spectrum, though the gray mixed in keeps it soft and ashy instead of golden.
Is #c7ba8d readable on white or black?
#c7ba8d has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.