#C6C7BE Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Like bleached linen left in the sun, this pale yellow has faded until it’s almost grey. #c6c7be carries just enough warmth to keep minimal layouts from feeling cold, so it works best as a dominant background base. It flatters olive and charcoal accents, and black text reads clearly on it at about 12.3:1 contrast. The hex code #c6c7be suits airy, open designs.
Questions about #c6c7be
What is #c6c7be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c7be is rgb(198, 199, 190), in HSL hsl(67, 7%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 5%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c6c7be?
#c6c7be pairs well with olive, charcoal, and terracotta, which bring out its faint yellow warmth. Avoid placing it next to pure white, where it can read as dirty grey instead of pale yellow.
Is #c6c7be readable on white or black?
#c6c7be has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.31:1 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.