#C6C5B9 Hex Color
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#c6c5b9 is a desaturated, pale yellow that leans heavily toward an ashy, greyish neutral. It carries a bleached, airy character, making it an excellent choice for minimalist backgrounds where you need a cleaner alternative to stark white. This hex code works well with black text, as the high contrast ensures excellent readability for body copy. Use it sparingly, as its washed-out tone can lose definition in larger, empty spaces.
Questions about #c6c5b9
What is #c6c5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c5b9 is rgb(198, 197, 185), in HSL hsl(55, 10%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 22%.
Does #c6c5b9 read as a warm or cool color?
While #c6c5b9 originates from the yellow spectrum, its high level of desaturation and grey undertones shift it toward a neutral, cool character. It lacks the vibrancy of traditional yellows, making it act more like a softened, tinted grey in most lighting conditions.
What colors pair well with #c6c5b9 for a balanced design?
Is #c6c5b9 readable on white or black?
#c6c5b9 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.08:1 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.