#C2C48D Hex Color
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Dusty yellow with a gray undertone, #c2c48d reads mellow rather than bright. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which suits spring themes, baby products, and minimal backgrounds. It flatters deeper partners like terracotta or olive, and black text sits on it comfortably at an 11.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #c2c48d
What is #c2c48d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c48d is rgb(194, 196, 141), in HSL hsl(62, 32%, 66%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 28%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c2c48d?
Deep tones like terracotta, navy, and olive give #c2c48d contrast while keeping its soft, muted character. Avoid saturated yellows nearby, since they can make it read muddy.
Is #c2c48d readable on white or black?
#c2c48d has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.57:1 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.