#C4CCA3 Hex Color
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Reach for #c4cca3 when a design needs a calm backdrop with a hint of green. This pale pastel yellow reads warm and faded, like linen left in the sun. As a hex code, it works best as a dominant base in spring or baby themes, and it looks sharper beside terracotta than beside white. Black text clears WCAG AA on it easily, with contrast near 12.5:1.
Questions about #c4cca3
What is #c4cca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4cca3 is rgb(196, 204, 163), in HSL hsl(72, 29%, 72%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 20%, 20%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4cca3?
#c4cca3 pairs well with terracotta, warm browns, and deep olive. Terracotta adds energy against its faded tone, while charcoal text keeps things grounded and readable.
Is #c4cca3 readable on white or black?
#c4cca3 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.