#C0BCAC Hex Color
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This muted, ashy beige leans toward a dusty yellow tone. It acts as a sophisticated neutral that pairs beautifully with charcoal or slate blue. Because of its desaturated profile, #c0bcac works well as a background color for minimalist UI designs. The hex code #c0bcac offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible, ensuring readability while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #c0bcac
What is #c0bcac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0bcac is rgb(192, 188, 172), in HSL hsl(48, 14%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #c0bcac?
This ashy beige works beautifully when grounded by deep charcoal or dark slate blue accents. For a lighter, airy palette, try pairing it with crisp off-white or soft terracotta for a subtle, earthy contrast in your UI or branding.
Is #c0bcac suitable for body text on a white background?
No, #c0bcac lacks the necessary contrast to be used as body text against white or light backgrounds. It functions best as a background color, where it can provide a sophisticated, muted base while supporting dark, high-contrast text like black or dark grey.
Is #c0bcac readable on white or black?
#c0bcac has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.03:1 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.