#C1B79B Hex Color
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#c1b79b is a light, dusty beige with muted yellow and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a calm, warm presence suited to interiors, spa branding, stationery, and understated luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 10.5:1 contrast for clear body copy. The hex code is #c1b79b.
Questions about #c1b79b
What is #c1b79b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1b79b is rgb(193, 183, 155), in HSL hsl(44, 23%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 20%, 24%.
Which colors pair well with #c1b79b?
#c1b79b pairs well with terracotta, sage, and deep navy, creating enough contrast to preserve its calm, earthy character across interiors, packaging, stationery, and brand palettes without making the beige feel stark.
Does #c1b79b read as warm or cool?
#c1b79b reads as a warm, muted beige because its yellow undertone outweighs its ashy gray cast, while the gray softens the warmth and keeps it from feeling golden or strongly creamy.
Is #c1b79b readable on white or black?
#c1b79b has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.