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#C4B9A7 color code is #C4B9A7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c4b9a7.

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#C4B9A7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C4B9A7 is 0.4922. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.94:1 against white and 10.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C4B9A7 on white1.94:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C4B9A7 on black10.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C4B9A71.94:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C4B9A710.84:1AAA

#C4B9A7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C4B9A7?+
The hex code for #C4B9A7 is #C4B9A7. In RGB it's rgb(196, 185, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 20%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #C4B9A7?+
#C4B9A7 in RGB is (196, 185, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 185, 167).
What is the CMYK value of #C4B9A7?+
#C4B9A7 converts to CMYK(0%, 6%, 15%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C4B9A7.
Is #c4b9a7 a warm or cool color?+
#C4B9A7 (#C4B9A7) 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 #c4b9a7 belong to?+
#C4B9A7 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 20%, 71% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #c4b9a7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C4B9A7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.94:1 — 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 #c4b9a7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C4B9A7 (#C4B9A7) is 13-1007 Greige, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C4B9A7 in design

Practical guidance for using #c4b9a7 (#C4B9A7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C4B9A7 (#C4B9A7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C4B9A7 (#C4B9A7) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. 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

#C4B9A7 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 — #c4b9a7 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

#C4B9A7 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.

Brands that use #C4B9A7

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c4b9a7 (#C4B9A7). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige