#C5BEB8 Hex Color
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#c5beb8 is a pale, heavily muted orange with beige-gray undertones and a faded, ashy finish. Its lightness creates a delicate, airy mood suited to minimalist backgrounds, food packaging, autumn themes, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a dominant neutral with charcoal or deep teal; white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c5beb8.
Questions about #c5beb8
What is #c5beb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5beb8 is rgb(197, 190, 184), in HSL hsl(28, 10%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 7%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c5beb8?
#c5beb8 pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, and muted autumn shades because its pale beige-gray base stays quiet beside deeper, cooler accents. Use it as a background or dominant neutral, while white may reduce its definition.
Is #c5beb8 readable on white or black?
#c5beb8 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.43:1 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.