#C6B5A7 Hex Color
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Cool Beige is a muted, dusty tone that balances soft orange warmth with a neutral grey cast. Because of this desaturated quality, the hex code #c6b5a7 works well as a grounding background that avoids the intensity of pure orange. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create sophisticated contrast. Since it maintains excellent readability, use it for body text in clean, modern layouts.
About Cool Beige
Ash on warm skin, a grey that kept a little sun
What does cool beige mean?
Cool Beige often reads as understated and practical. Its low saturation and mid-lightness make it feel muted and settled, like a room with the lights dimmed rather than a color making any demands.
Where you see cool beige
- unbleached linen
- river stones
- dry clay
- mushrooms
- weathered driftwood
- oat milk
What it works for
Use it as a warm neutral base for backgrounds, packaging, or interiors, then let one darker or more saturated color carry the contrast.
What colors go with cool beige?
Forest Green #154406The deep green pulls out the hidden warmth in the beige without shouting over it.Terracotta #e2725bBoth carry orange undertones, so the pairing reads warm and earthy, not muddy.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal gives this soft mid-tone a hard edge and clear definition.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool blue balances the beige's warmth and sharpens its grey side.Olive #808000Olive shares its dusty, muted nature, giving a worn and natural pairing.
Questions about Cool Beige
What is the hex code for Cool Beige?
Cool Beige is #c6b5a7. In RGB that is rgb(198, 181, 167), in HSL hsl(27, 21%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 16%, 22%.
Is #c6b5a7 considered a warm or cool tone?
While it possesses the base of a warm beige, the significant grey cast pulls it into the cool neutral category. This makes #c6b5a7 a versatile choice for designers who want the approachability of tan without the distracting orange saturation.
Is Cool Beige readable on white or black?
Cool Beige has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.56:1 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.