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#C6A29A color code is #C6A29A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c6a29a.

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#C6A29A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C6A29A is 0.4018. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.32:1 against white and 9.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C6A29A on white2.32:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C6A29A on black9.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C6A29A2.32:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C6A29A9.04:1AAA

#C6A29A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C6A29A?+
The hex code for #C6A29A is #C6A29A. In RGB it's rgb(198, 162, 154), and in HSL it's hsl(11, 28%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #C6A29A?+
#C6A29A in RGB is (198, 162, 154). Written in CSS: rgb(198, 162, 154).
What is the CMYK value of #C6A29A?+
#C6A29A converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 22%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C6A29A.
Is #c6a29a a warm or cool color?+
#C6A29A (#C6A29A) is a warm red — its hue sits at 11° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c6a29a belong to?+
#C6A29A belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 11°, 28%, 69% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #c6a29a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C6A29A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.32:1 — 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 #c6a29a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C6A29A (#C6A29A) is 15-1119 Khaki, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C6A29A in design

Practical guidance for using #c6a29a (#C6A29A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C6A29A (#C6A29A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C6A29A (#C6A29A) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. 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

#C6A29A 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 — #c6a29a 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

#C6A29A 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 #C6A29A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c6a29a (#C6A29A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige