#C1C39A Hex Color
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#c1c39a is a muted, desaturated olive with soft yellow undertones. This pale shade feels delicate and approachable, making it a reliable choice for minimal branding or airy UI backgrounds. Because it lacks intensity, pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to add necessary structure. The hex code for this color is #c1c39a, which offers enough contrast to support small black text.
Questions about #c1c39a
What is #c1c39a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1c39a is rgb(193, 195, 154), in HSL hsl(63, 25%, 68%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 21%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c1c39a?
Because #c1c39a is desaturated and pale, it requires deeper tones for visual contrast and structure. Pair it with dark charcoal or slate greys to keep the text readable while highlighting its subtle, earthy olive quality.
Is #c1c39a suitable for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #c1c39a works beautifully as a soft, airy background color for minimalist interfaces. Since it lacks high intensity, it prevents screen glare and offers a sophisticated, organic alternative to standard whites or light grey interface tones.
Is #c1c39a readable on white or black?
#c1c39a has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 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.