#C9BAA3 Hex Color
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#c9baa3 is a light, dusty orange-beige with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened warmth suggests optimism and calm, making it useful for autumn branding, interiors, cosmetics, and neutral packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code is #c9baa3.
Questions about #c9baa3
What is #c9baa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9baa3 is rgb(201, 186, 163), in HSL hsl(36, 26%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 19%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9baa3?
Pair #c9baa3 with navy, charcoal, or deep brown for grounded contrast, or add terracotta for a warmer autumn palette. These combinations preserve its quiet warmth while giving layouts enough definition.
Does #c9baa3 read as warm or cool?
#c9baa3 reads as a warm neutral because its orange-beige base brings gentle warmth, while its gray undertones soften the saturation. The result feels calm rather than bright, making it suitable for understated backgrounds, packaging, interiors, and autumn-led visual systems.
Is #c9baa3 readable on white or black?
#c9baa3 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.03:1 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.