#C6BB9A Hex Color
Dusty beige with gentle, warm yellow undertones
A dusty, unsaturated beige with distinct yellow undertones, #c6bb9a functions best as a stabilizing base or background tone. This muted hue avoids the starkness of pure white, providing a gentler alternative for minimal interiors. Because it is quite desaturated, pair it with charcoal or deep olive to prevent it from looking washed out. Black text remains highly readable over this hex code.
Questions about #c6bb9a
What is #c6bb9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6bb9a is rgb(198, 187, 154), in HSL hsl(45, 28%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 22%, 22%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c6bb9a in design?
Is #c6bb9a suitable for body text or background use?
#c6bb9a makes an excellent, gentle background color that reduces the stark glare often found with pure white, especially in minimal web layouts. However, always pair it with dark text to ensure readability, as it lacks enough contrast for white or light-colored typography.
Is #c6bb9a readable on white or black?
#c6bb9a has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.