#C6BEA1 Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #c6bea1 blends beige with a soft yellow-olive undertone. Its low saturation gives layouts a gentle, airy quality, while its moderate lightness keeps the warmth grounded rather than creamy. Use it as a dominant background for interiors, spring packaging, or minimalist interfaces, then add charcoal text; this hex code supports strong readability with black text.
Questions about #c6bea1
What is #c6bea1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6bea1 is rgb(198, 190, 161), in HSL hsl(47, 25%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 19%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6bea1?
#c6bea1 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and terracotta because its soft yellow-olive undertone gains definition beside deeper or warmer accents without losing its restrained character in spacious layouts and packaging. Use charcoal for text and terracotta sparingly for warmth.
Is #c6bea1 readable on white or black?
#c6bea1 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.28:1 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.