#C4BAA6 Hex Color
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#c4baa6 is a muted beige with dusty yellow and gray undertones, giving it a warm, ashy appearance. Its low saturation creates a calm, elegant base for interiors, stationery, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep brown accents; black text remains highly legible, with about 10.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #c4baa6.
Questions about #c4baa6
What is #c4baa6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4baa6 is rgb(196, 186, 166), in HSL hsl(40, 20%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 15%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4baa6?
Is #c4baa6 warm or cool?
#c4baa6 reads as a warm neutral because its beige base carries dusty yellow undertones, while gray softens the warmth and keeps it from feeling overly golden. This balance creates a calm, understated appearance in interiors and layouts.
Is #c4baa6 readable on white or black?
#c4baa6 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.92:1 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.