#C9B4A8 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits comfortably between a soft terra-cotta and a neutral grey. Because of its low saturation, #c9b4a8 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or navy to create a grounded, modern aesthetic. With high contrast against black text, the hex code #c9b4a8 is a readable choice for UI accents or organic-themed branding.
Questions about #c9b4a8
What is #c9b4a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b4a8 is rgb(201, 180, 168), in HSL hsl(22, 23%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 16%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9b4a8?
Is #c9b4a8 suitable for text usage?
Use #c9b4a8 primarily as an accent rather than a primary text color for accessibility reasons. While it pairs well with black text for UI elements, its light, low-saturation nature can struggle to meet WCAG contrast requirements on white backgrounds.
Is #c9b4a8 readable on white or black?
#c9b4a8 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.