#C8AD9D Hex Color
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#c8ad9d is a dusty, unsaturated orange with noticeable gray undertones. This muted shade creates a grounded atmosphere, making it a reliable choice for autumn-themed branding or minimalist packaging. It serves well as a background color, as it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible. The hex code for this ashy tone is #c8ad9d, which pairs effectively with deep charcoals.
Questions about #c8ad9d
What is #c8ad9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8ad9d is rgb(200, 173, 157), in HSL hsl(22, 28%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 21%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c8ad9d in a design scheme?
Is #c8ad9d suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
#c8ad9d serves better as a background or accent color than a primary text color due to its relatively low contrast against pure white. For optimal accessibility, pair it with dark, high-contrast text such as black or very dark brown to ensure readability.
Is #c8ad9d readable on white or black?
#c8ad9d has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.92:1 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.