#C4C4B7 Hex Color

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#c4c4b7 is a pale, desaturated yellow that leans heavily toward grey. This muted tone provides a soft, neutral foundation for minimalist interfaces. Because it is highly legible with black text, it works well as a background for clean, airy layouts. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can appear washed out. The hex code for this faded shade is #c4c4b7.

Questions about #c4c4b7

What is #c4c4b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c4b7 is rgb(196, 196, 183), in HSL hsl(60, 10%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4c4b7 in a design scheme?
#c4c4b7 works effectively when grounded by high-contrast accents like charcoal or deep navy. Because the color itself is quite muted, these darker elements prevent the layout from feeling washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, calm aesthetic for UI design.
Is #c4c4b7 readable on white or black?
#c4c4b7 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.