#CCB28B Hex Color
A mellow and versatile dusty tan
#ccb28b is a dusty, unsaturated tan with warm orange undertones. This mellow shade offers a neutral alternative to stark white backgrounds, providing a softer look for modern design. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or forest green for balance. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, the hex code #ccb28b serves well as a reliable, readable base for body content.
Questions about #ccb28b
What is #ccb28b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccb28b is rgb(204, 178, 139), in HSL hsl(36, 39%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 32%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #ccb28b?
#ccb28b pairs well with deep charcoal or rich forest green to create balanced, earthy contrast. Using these darker tones grounds the warmth of this tan, making it an excellent choice for modern, professional web interfaces.
Is #ccb28b suitable for web text?
Yes, #ccb28b provides enough contrast against standard black text to function as a reliable, readable background base. It effectively softens the visual impact of a webpage without sacrificing the clarity needed for long-form reading and accessibility.
Is #ccb28b readable on white or black?
#ccb28b has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.