#C1BD8B Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #c1bd8b is a dusty beige-yellow with a pastel, ashy cast and very low saturation. Its mellow lightness brings softness, peace, and gentle warmth to interiors, spring layouts, baby products, and luxury packaging. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or terracotta; black text also reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #c1bd8b
What is #c1bd8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1bd8b is rgb(193, 189, 139), in HSL hsl(56, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 28%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1bd8b?
#c1bd8b pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, terracotta for warmth, and muted navy for a stronger accent. Its dusty yellow-beige base works best with softened colors, while bright white can make it look flatter and washed out.
Is #c1bd8b readable on white or black?
#c1bd8b has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.