#C1B39B Hex Color
Grounded and dusty muted warm yellow
This muted, dusty yellow offers a grounded warmth without the intensity of brighter shades. Because it is highly desaturated, #c1b39b functions best as a neutral backdrop or a supporting tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoals to avoid a washed-out appearance in your layouts. The hex code #c1b39b provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability for body copy.
Questions about #c1b39b
What is #c1b39b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1b39b is rgb(193, 179, 155), in HSL hsl(38, 23%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 20%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c1b39b?
Is #c1b39b suitable for body text?
Yes, #c1b39b offers high enough contrast against black text to ensure good readability. Avoid using white text over this color, as the lightness of the yellow will make the letters difficult to distinguish for most viewers.
Is #c1b39b readable on white or black?
#c1b39b has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.18:1 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.