#C2C187 Hex Color
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Reach for #c2c187 when a project needs a soft, dusty yellow for spring layouts, baby packaging, or budget sale graphics. Its low saturation and warm gray undertone keep the mood mellow, though it can turn muddy across large fields. Pair it with dark type; black text reads at about 11.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code works best as a background or supporting tone.
Questions about #c2c187
What is #c2c187 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c187 is rgb(194, 193, 135), in HSL hsl(59, 33%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 30%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c2c187?
Charcoal, olive, and terracotta all flatter #c2c187, with charcoal giving the strongest contrast for text. Skip crisp white, which makes this soft yellow look washed out.
Is #c2c187 readable on white or black?
#c2c187 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.