#CB9C7D Hex Color
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Dusty apricot is a muted orange with gray and tan undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind dark text or as a 30% shade in warm palettes. The hex code #cb9c7d sits near light brown, which makes it read mellow rather than bold. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for balance. Black text on #cb9c7d clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #cb9c7d
What is #cb9c7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb9c7d is rgb(203, 156, 125), in HSL hsl(24, 43%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 38%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb9c7d?
#cb9c7d pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and dark espresso brown. Its low saturation needs richer neighbors to avoid looking washed out on screen.
Is #cb9c7d warm or cool?
#cb9c7d reads warm. The orange base leans red and yellow, while the gray undertone only softens it, so it stays on the warm side of neutral.
Is #cb9c7d readable on white or black?
#cb9c7d has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.