#CCB29E Hex Color
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#ccb29e is a light, dusty orange with ashy peach and tan undertones. Its low saturation and light value create a soft, peaceful character for gentle spring, baby, food, and autumn themes. Use it as a broad background with black text, which has about a 10.4:1 contrast ratio. Designers can identify this shade with the exact hex code #ccb29e.
Questions about #ccb29e
What is #ccb29e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccb29e is rgb(204, 178, 158), in HSL hsl(26, 31%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 23%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #ccb29e?
Is #ccb29e suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, black text on #ccb29e has about a 10.4:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text and comfortably supporting normal-sized interface copy when the text remains black. Pale text may lose clarity against this light, muted background.
Is #ccb29e readable on white or black?
#ccb29e has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.42:1 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.