#C0C0A5 Hex Color
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#c0c0a5 is a pale, heavily muted yellow with gray and slight olive undertones. Its faded lightness suggests cleanliness, openness, and gentle optimism without feeling bright. Use it as a spacious UI background or supporting tone in minimalist layouts, pairing it with charcoal or dark brown. The hex code #c0c0a5 supports clear black body text at about 11.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c0c0a5
What is #c0c0a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0c0a5 is rgb(192, 192, 165), in HSL hsl(60, 18%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 14%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #c0c0a5?
Is #c0c0a5 a warm or cool color?
#c0c0a5 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by gray and a slight olive cast. Its low saturation keeps that warmth quiet, making it feel airy rather than sunny or intense.
Is #c0c0a5 readable on white or black?
#c0c0a5 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.32:1 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.