#C4C39B Hex Color

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Soft and heavily muted, #c4c39b is a pale yellow with gray and olive undertones. Its light, faded character brings a gentle, airy feel to spring layouts, baby products, and minimalist backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal; white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #c4c39b.

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What is #c4c39b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c4c39b is rgb(196, 195, 155), in HSL hsl(59, 26%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 21%, 23%.

What colors pair well with #c4c39b?

#c4c39b pairs especially well with deep navy, charcoal, and other dark neutrals, giving its pale yellow and olive undertones clear definition while preserving a calm, softly faded look in layouts and interfaces. Use white sparingly because it can wash out the shade.

Is #c4c39b readable on white or black?

#c4c39b has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.62:1 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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