#CEB390 Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel orange-beige, #ceb390 leans on its low saturation and warm undertones to feel mellow and gentle. It works well as a dominant base in neutral palettes and pairs nicely with deep terracotta or olive. Black text stays readable on it, and the hex code suits spring themes, baby products, and soft autumn interiors.
Questions about #ceb390
What is #ceb390 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ceb390 is rgb(206, 179, 144), in HSL hsl(34, 39%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 30%, 19%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ceb390?
#ceb390 flatters deep terracotta, olive green, and muted plum, which bring out its warm undertones. For contrast, dark charcoal or navy text and accents keep it from feeling washed out.
Is #ceb390 a warm or cool color?
#ceb390 reads warm. Its orange and beige undertones sit on the warm side of the spectrum, while its very low saturation and high lightness keep it soft instead of vivid.
Can #ceb390 be used as a background color?
Yes. With a contrast ratio of about 10.5:1 against black text, #ceb390 passes WCAG AA for small body text, making it a solid choice for calm UI backgrounds and print layouts.
Is #ceb390 readable on white or black?
#ceb390 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.47:1 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.