#C5BEB0 Hex Color
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#c5beb0 is a pale, muted beige with soft yellow undertones and an ashy gray cast. Its low saturation creates a delicate, airy mood suited to interiors, spa branding, stationery, and minimal backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep navy accents; white can wash it out. Black text remains highly legible, with about 11.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #c5beb0.
Questions about #c5beb0
What is #c5beb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5beb0 is rgb(197, 190, 176), in HSL hsl(40, 15%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 11%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5beb0?
Does #c5beb0 read as warm or cool?
#c5beb0 reads as a warm neutral because its soft yellow undertones add gentle warmth, while the ashy gray cast keeps it restrained rather than creamy or strongly golden in most settings. It suits calm, understated palettes.
Is #c5beb0 readable on white or black?
#c5beb0 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.36:1 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.