#CCB99F Hex Color
A soft, dusty tan neutral
With its light value and very low saturation, #ccb99f is a dusty tan with soft orange and beige undertones. This tinted, ashy shade brings warmth without visual noise, fitting interiors, spring palettes, baby products, and understated packaging. Use it as a supporting background or dominant neutral, but pair it with dark text because it can fade beside white. The hex code is #ccb99f.
Questions about #ccb99f
What is #ccb99f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccb99f is rgb(204, 185, 159), in HSL hsl(35, 31%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 22%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #ccb99f?
#ccb99f pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and restrained terracotta because its low saturation lets darker or richer accents add structure without overwhelming the palette in interiors, packaging, and quiet editorial layouts. Charcoal suits text, while terracotta brings controlled warmth.
Is #ccb99f readable on white or black?
#ccb99f has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.00:1 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.