#C9A097 Hex Color
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#c9a097 is a light, warm reddish tone with dusty rose and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a soft, mellow feel suited to spring palettes, baby products, romance branding, and gentle backgrounds. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside deep brown or muted teal. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about 9.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #c9a097.
Questions about #c9a097
What is #c9a097 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a097 is rgb(201, 160, 151), in HSL hsl(11, 32%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 25%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9a097?
#c9a097 pairs well with deep brown for a grounded contrast, muted teal for a balanced complementary feel, and soft cream or white for a light, gentle palette that keeps the dusty rose undertone visible.
Does #c9a097 look warm or cool?
#c9a097 reads as a warm, muted color because its reddish base and dusty rose undertones outweigh the cooling influence of its gray component, while low saturation keeps that warmth soft, calm, and mellow rather than bright or fiery.
Is #c9a097 readable on white or black?
#c9a097 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.95:1 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.