#C4CDA3 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #c4cda3 when you need a soft background that stays warm. This pale yellow-green carries a gray undertone, so it reads mellow instead of bright. It works as a dominant base in spring layouts and baby products, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text sits at about 12.6:1 contrast, well above AA.
Questions about #c4cda3
What is #c4cda3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4cda3 is rgb(196, 205, 163), in HSL hsl(73, 30%, 72%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 20%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #c4cda3?
#c4cda3 pairs well with charcoal for text and terracotta for a warm accent. Its low saturation lets stronger colors take the lead without clashing.
Is #c4cda3 readable on white or black?
#c4cda3 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.60:1 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.