#C5C89B Hex Color
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This muted, pale yellow with distinct green undertones offers a soft, airy quality. Because it is highly unsaturated, #c5c89b works best as a calm background for minimalist UI or baby product branding. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray text, which provides the necessary contrast for accessibility. Use this hex code sparingly, as it can appear washed out if placed directly against bright white.
Questions about #c5c89b
What is #c5c89b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5c89b is rgb(197, 200, 155), in HSL hsl(64, 29%, 70%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 23%, 22%.
Is #c5c89b considered a warm or cool color?
This shade sits in a neutral territory, technically leaning toward a warm yellow base while its distinct green undertone pushes it toward a cooler, muted palette. It avoids being strictly warm, making it versatile for both organic and clean UI designs.
Is #c5c89b readable on white or black?
#c5c89b has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.