#CCB6A0 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #ccb6a0 sits on the border between orange and beige. This dusty tone serves best as a dominant neutral base, providing a grounded alternative to stark whites. Designers favor this color for autumn branding and packaging designs where readability matters. The hex code #ccb6a0 pairs effectively with dark, matte charcoal, ensuring that small text remains legible and sharp against the background.
Questions about #ccb6a0
What is #ccb6a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccb6a0 is rgb(204, 182, 160), in HSL hsl(30, 30%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 22%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #ccb6a0 lean more towards orange or gray?
#ccb6a0 is a complex neutral that sits distinctly between an earthy orange and a desaturated beige. Its ashy quality keeps it from feeling overly vibrant, making it an ideal anchor for palettes that require a sophisticated, muted warmth.
What colors pair best with #ccb6a0 for text and backgrounds?
Because of its mid-tone value, #ccb6a0 provides excellent contrast against dark charcoal or deep navy text. It functions best when used as a large-area background color, allowing smaller, darker elements to pop without straining the viewer's eyes.
Is #ccb6a0 readable on white or black?
#ccb6a0 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.76:1 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.