#C6C9BD Hex Color
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A soft, grayed green with a quiet yellow undertone, #c6c9bd reads calm and faded, like sage left out in the sun. It works best as a supporting tone: a page background behind dark charcoal text, a muted panel in a minimal UI, or a restful base that lets stronger accents carry the design. On its own it can feel washed out at large sizes, so pair it with deeper greens or warm neutrals for contrast. The hex code #c6c9bd is a practical choice for backgrounds where white feels too stark but you still want an airy, open feel.
Questions about #c6c9bd
What is #c6c9bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c9bd is rgb(198, 201, 189), in HSL hsl(75, 10%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 6%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c6c9bd?
Deep charcoal and near-black text sit cleanly against #c6c9bd, while terracotta or muted clay accents add warmth without clashing. For a quieter palette, pair it with warm neutrals like oatmeal or soft taupe.
Is #c6c9bd a warm or cool color?
#c6c9bd sits in between: its green base leans cool, but the yellow undertone gives it a mild warmth. Overall it reads as a soft, neutral-leaning green rather than a cold one.
Where does #c6c9bd work best?
It shines as a background color for interfaces, cards, and large surfaces where pure white feels too stark. Its low saturation keeps it quiet, so it supports text and imagery without competing for attention.
Is #c6c9bd readable on white or black?
#c6c9bd has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.49:1 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.