#C3C8B1 Hex Color
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A pale, faded yellow with gray-green undertones, #c3c8b1 brings a delicate, airy feel to minimalist spaces. Its muted lightness suits construction, budget, and sale graphics without looking harsh. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text, which remains highly readable at about 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #c3c8b1.
Questions about #c3c8b1
What is #c3c8b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3c8b1 is rgb(195, 200, 177), in HSL hsl(73, 17%, 74%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 12%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c3c8b1?
#c3c8b1 pairs well with charcoal, black, warm white, and muted terracotta, creating a restrained palette that balances its pale yellow base and gray-green undertones without making the result feel stark or overly bright. Use dark neutrals for definition and warmer accents when the design needs more energy.
Does #c3c8b1 read as warm or cool?
#c3c8b1 reads as a muted warm-neutral shade because its pale yellow base is softened by gray-green undertones, giving it an airy, natural character rather than a bright or lemony appearance. Cool gray surroundings can emphasize its green cast.
Is #c3c8b1 readable on white or black?
#c3c8b1 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.21:1 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.