#C5BCB1 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy orange functions best as a neutral foundation. Because #c5bcb1 is highly desaturated, it avoids the typical energy of brighter oranges, instead offering a dusty, grounded quality. It provides excellent contrast for small black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI components. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent the shade from looking washed out.
Questions about #c5bcb1
What is #c5bcb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5bcb1 is rgb(197, 188, 177), in HSL hsl(33, 15%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5bcb1?
Use deep charcoal or slate blue to ground this muted shade and prevent it from appearing washed out. Because #c5bcb1 is highly desaturated, it relies on these darker, cooler tones to create the necessary contrast for modern, professional layouts.
Is #c5bcb1 readable on white or black?
#c5bcb1 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.20:1 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.