#C3BEB4 Hex Color

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#c3beb4 is a pale, muted yellow-gray with an ashy cast and a soft, bleached finish. Its light, low-saturation appearance brings delicacy and airiness to minimalist layouts, open spaces, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a spacious background with dark text, which remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #c3beb4.

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What is #c3beb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c3beb4 is rgb(195, 190, 180), in HSL hsl(40, 11%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #c3beb4?

Pair #c3beb4 with charcoal, navy, or muted terracotta to add contrast while preserving its soft, earthy character in interiors, interfaces, and restrained brand palettes without overwhelming its pale, low-saturation base. Use darker tones for headings, borders, or buttons.

Is #c3beb4 readable on white or black?

#c3beb4 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.34:1 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.

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