#C4C19D Hex Color
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A faded beige-yellow with ashy, muted undertones. #c4c19d reads soft and unhurried, which suits calm interiors and neutral spring palettes. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive for contrast, or use it as a warm base in minimal layouts. It holds small black text well, with contrast around 11.5:1. Its hex code is #c4c19d.
Questions about #c4c19d
What is #c4c19d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c19d is rgb(196, 193, 157), in HSL hsl(55, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 20%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4c19d?
Is #c4c19d a warm or cool color?
#c4c19d reads warm. Its yellow undertones give it a soft, sunlit quality, but the heavy gray keeps it muted and faded rather than bright.
Can #c4c19d be used as a background for text?
Yes. Black text on #c4c19d reaches roughly 11.5:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so it supports small body text comfortably.
What mood does #c4c19d convey in design?
#c4c19d conveys calm, gentleness, and quiet warmth. The pale, desaturated finish feels airy and delicate, which works for spa branding, baby products, and minimal stationery.
Is #c4c19d readable on white or black?
#c4c19d has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.