#C2BDA0 Hex Color
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#c2bda0 is a light, dusty beige with ashy yellow undertones and very low saturation. Its softened warmth suits calm, elegant interiors, stationery, fashion, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or dark olive accents; white can make it look washed out. The hex code #c2bda0 supports readable black body text.
Questions about #c2bda0
What is #c2bda0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2bda0 is rgb(194, 189, 160), in HSL hsl(51, 22%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 18%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c2bda0?
#c2bda0 pairs well with charcoal and olive for grounded contrast, while terracotta or muted navy add richer accents without overwhelming its dusty beige base or softened yellow undertone and calm character. Bright white may make it appear washed out.
Is #c2bda0 readable on white or black?
#c2bda0 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.08:1 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.