#CEB99C Hex Color
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Soft and grayed, #ceb99c is a light tan with an orange undertone that keeps it warm without getting loud. Its low saturation makes it a steady base for interiors, packaging, and spring palettes. It works best as a dominant background at 60% of a layout, and black text sits clearly on top at about 11:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a grounded, less obvious combination.
Questions about #ceb99c
What is #ceb99c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ceb99c is rgb(206, 185, 156), in HSL hsl(35, 34%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 24%, 19%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ceb99c?
Deep teal and charcoal make #ceb99c look richer than safe pairings like cream or camel. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or muted olive as supporting accents.
Is #ceb99c readable on white or black?
#ceb99c has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.04:1 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.