#CDB08A Hex Color
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Neither bold orange nor plain beige, #cdb08a sits in that muted middle ground. Its dusty, grayed undertone keeps it calm, which suits spring palettes, baby products, and soft autumn branding. It flatters deep navy and teal but can wash out beside white, so give it a darker partner. Black text reads clearly on top, around 10.2:1.
Questions about #cdb08a
What is #cdb08a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdb08a is rgb(205, 176, 138), in HSL hsl(34, 40%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 33%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cdb08a?
Deep navy, teal, and charcoal all flatter this warm tan, since the cool contrast balances its dusty orange base. Avoid pairing it with very pale neutrals, which can make both shades look washed out.
Is #cdb08a a warm or cool color?
It reads warm thanks to its orange and yellow undertones, though the muted, ashy finish keeps it from feeling loud. It sits closer to a soft tan than a vivid orange on most screens.
Is #cdb08a readable on white or black?
#cdb08a has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.17:1 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.