#C3BDB7 Hex Color
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Soft and desaturated, the hex code #c3bdb7 creates a pale orange with ashy beige and gray undertones. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, delicate feel, while muted warmth supports minimal backgrounds and food packaging. It also suits autumn themes and youth-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or rust accents. Black text reaches about 11.3:1 contrast against this color.
Questions about #c3bdb7
What is #c3bdb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3bdb7 is rgb(195, 189, 183), in HSL hsl(30, 9%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 6%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #c3bdb7 read warm or cool in a palette?
#c3bdb7 reads as a softly warm neutral because its pale orange base is tempered by ashy beige and gray undertones. It can look cooler beside warm terracotta, but remains gentle rather than distinctly yellow.
What colors pair well with #c3bdb7?
Is #c3bdb7 readable on white or black?
#c3bdb7 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.28:1 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.