#CBAB8A Hex Color
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Sandstone warmed by late sun, #cbab8a is a dusty pastel orange with a tan cast. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, which suits spring themes and baby products. It flatters deep teal and burgundy accents more than plain white, and works best as a background base rather than an accent. Black text reads at about 9.7:1, so small copy stays legible.
Questions about #cbab8a
What is #cbab8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbab8a is rgb(203, 171, 138), in HSL hsl(30, 38%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 32%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cbab8a?
Deep teal, burgundy, and dark olive all bring out its soft warmth, and each looks richer than pairing it with plain white. Keep neighboring tones darker so this pale tan does not wash out.
Is #cbab8a readable on white or black?
#cbab8a has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.73:1 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.