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#C3B091 color code is #C3B091. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c3b091.

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#C3B091 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C3B091 is 0.4470. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.11:1 against white and 9.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C3B091 on white2.11:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C3B091 on black9.94:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C3B0912.11:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C3B0919.94:1AAA

#C3B091 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C3B091?+
The hex code for #C3B091 is #C3B091. In RGB it's rgb(195, 176, 145), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 29%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #C3B091?+
#C3B091 in RGB is (195, 176, 145). Written in CSS: rgb(195, 176, 145).
What is the CMYK value of #C3B091?+
#C3B091 converts to CMYK(0%, 10%, 26%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C3B091.
Is #c3b091 a warm or cool color?+
#C3B091 (#C3B091) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c3b091 belong to?+
#C3B091 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 29%, 67% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c3b091 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C3B091 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.11:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c3b091?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C3B091 (#C3B091) is 15-1119 Khaki, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C3B091 in design

Practical guidance for using #c3b091 (#C3B091) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C3B091 (#C3B091) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C3B091 (#C3B091) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C3B091 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c3b091 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C3B091 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #C3B091

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c3b091 (#C3B091). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige