#C2C988 Hex Color
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The hex code #c2c988 identifies a pale, muted yellow with a soft green undertone. Its low saturation and lightness create a gentle, airy mood for spring backgrounds, baby products, and minimal interfaces. Use it as a supporting base with charcoal or terracotta; black text reaches about 12.0:1 contrast, making small body copy highly readable.
Questions about #c2c988
What is #c2c988 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c988 is rgb(194, 201, 136), in HSL hsl(66, 38%, 66%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 32%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c2c988?
#c2c988 pairs well with charcoal, terracotta, muted navy, and warm cream because its pale yellow-green base benefits from grounded contrast, while these deeper or warmer companions prevent the light, muted surface from looking washed out.
Is #c2c988 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#c2c988 works best as a light background or supporting surface, with black text providing about 12.0:1 contrast and meeting WCAG AA for small body copy; its pale tone is less effective for fine text placed directly on white.
Is #c2c988 readable on white or black?
#c2c988 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.00:1 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.