#CE9B80 Hex Color
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#ce9b80 is a muted, dusty orange with soft brown undertones and a warm, ashy finish. Its light, low-saturation character brings gentleness and optimism to spring layouts, baby products, food branding, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting background with deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable, with about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #ce9b80.
Questions about #ce9b80
What is #ce9b80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce9b80 is rgb(206, 155, 128), in HSL hsl(21, 44%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 38%, 19%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ce9b80?
Is #ce9b80 a warm or cool color?
#ce9b80 reads warm because its orange base carries soft brown undertones, even though its low saturation and ashy finish keep it subdued. That balance gives layouts a gentle, grounded mood rather than the vivid energy of a bright orange.
Is #ce9b80 readable on white or black?
#ce9b80 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.