#C5BE93 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated beige carries a warm, yellow undertone that feels grounded and calm. Because it is so muted, #c5be93 works best as a neutral base color for spa or wellness branding. Pair it with charcoal gray to maintain high readability, as the contrast ratio easily supports black text. It provides a soft, organic alternative to standard white or gray backgrounds in digital design.
Questions about #c5be93
What is #c5be93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5be93 is rgb(197, 190, 147), in HSL hsl(52, 30%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 25%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5be93 for a balanced palette?
Is #c5be93 suitable for primary text on a white background?
No, #c5be93 is far too light and unsaturated to be used as primary text against a white background while remaining accessible. It is best reserved for backgrounds, subtle UI accents, or decorative elements that do not require high contrast for legibility.
Is #c5be93 readable on white or black?
#c5be93 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.