#CFB086 Hex Color
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#cfb086 is a dusty orange with enough gray in it to read as soft sand. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow and warm, which suits spring palettes, baby products, and food packaging. It works best as a background or large base tone, since fine details can wash out on top. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and note that black text passes contrast checks comfortably on this hex code.
Questions about #cfb086
What is #cfb086 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfb086 is rgb(207, 176, 134), in HSL hsl(35, 43%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 35%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cfb086?
Deep navy and charcoal both give #cfb086 a grounded, editorial feel, while sage keeps it soft and natural. Avoid pale neutrals next to it, since the muted orange tends to fade against light colors.
Is #cfb086 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The orange base carries yellow and brown undertones, but the heavy gray keeps it dusty rather than bright, so it sits closer to tan than to a vivid orange.
Can you use black text on #cfb086?
Yes. Black text on #cfb086 reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text, so it works behind small type as well as headings.
Is #cfb086 readable on white or black?
#cfb086 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.20:1 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.