#CDB791 Hex Color
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Like weathered sandstone or a paper grocery bag, #cdb791 is a dusty beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its very low saturation keeps things mellow, which makes it a solid dominant base for backgrounds and packaging. It looks richer beside deep olive and terracotta than next to plain white. The hex code #cdb791 also passes contrast checks with black text at about 10.8:1.
Questions about #cdb791
What is #cdb791 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdb791 is rgb(205, 183, 145), in HSL hsl(38, 38%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 29%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cdb791?
Deep olive and terracotta bring out its yellow undertone, while navy gives it a sharper, more tailored look. Avoid pairing it with pale grays, which wash it out.
Is #cdb791 readable on white or black?
#cdb791 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.77:1 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.