#C1BCB9 Hex Color
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Reach for #c1bcb9 when a design needs a grey that leans warm. This ashy, muted shade carries a faint beige undertone, so it reads softer than pure grey and flatters deep navy or terracotta accents. Black text sits at about 11.2:1 contrast here, so small copy stays readable. Use it as a supporting tone, since it can look flat across large areas.
Questions about #c1bcb9
What is #c1bcb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1bcb9 is rgb(193, 188, 185), in HSL hsl(23, 6%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 4%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #c1bcb9 read warm or cool?
#c1bcb9 leans warm. Red sits slightly above blue in its values, giving it a dusty beige undertone that softens the usual chill of grey. Next to a true neutral grey, the warmth shows even more.
What pairs well with #c1bcb9?
Deep navy and terracotta both give #c1bcb9 contrast without clashing. Its low saturation also lets near-black text stand out, reaching about 11.2:1 for accessible body copy.
Is #c1bcb9 readable on white or black?
#c1bcb9 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.