#C4CEA5 Hex Color
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Pale and almost drained of color, #c4cea5 is a faded yellow with a soft green undertone. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a background or large supporting tone rather than a statement accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 12.7:1 contrast, and it pairs well with deep navy or terracotta in spring and baby-themed layouts. The hex code for this shade is #c4cea5.
Questions about #c4cea5
What is #c4cea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4cea5 is rgb(196, 206, 165), in HSL hsl(75, 29%, 73%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 20%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #c4cea5?
Deep navy and terracotta both give #c4cea5 contrast without overpowering its softness. Warm browns and creams also work for a natural, springlike palette.
Is #c4cea5 readable on white or black?
#c4cea5 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.71:1 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.