#C1C1B9 Hex Color
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Soft and bleached, #c1c1b9 is a pale yellow with a muted gray cast and low saturation. Its light, ashy surface suggests delicacy, cleanliness, and open space without feeling stark. The hex code works well as a supporting background in minimalist layouts, especially with black text, which reaches about 11.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #c1c1b9
What is #c1c1b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1c1b9 is rgb(193, 193, 185), in HSL hsl(60, 6%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c1c1b9?
#c1c1b9 pairs well with charcoal text, warm wood tones, and muted olive accents, which give its pale gray-yellow base more definition without overwhelming its airy character. Use darker pairings for headings, borders, or small interface controls.
Is #c1c1b9 readable on white or black?
#c1c1b9 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.