#C7BDA5 Hex Color
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#c7bda5 is a muted, desaturated beige with strong ashy, greyish undertones. This bleached appearance makes it an excellent supporting neutral for minimal UI layouts or packaging that requires a clean, airy feel. It offers high contrast for black typography, keeping small body text legible. Pair this shade with charcoal or deep olive to ground its washed-out character and prevent it from appearing flat.
Questions about #c7bda5
What is #c7bda5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7bda5 is rgb(199, 189, 165), in HSL hsl(42, 23%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 17%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How can I make #c7bda5 pop in a UI design?
Use #c7bda5 as a background and pair it with charcoal or deep navy for typography to anchor the design. This creates a soft, modern contrast that avoids the harshness of black-on-white while maintaining excellent readability for long-form body text.
Does #c7bda5 read as a warm or cool neutral?
While it is technically a beige, the greyish, ashy undertones in #c7bda5 push it toward a cooler, more clinical aesthetic. It lacks the yellow or orange saturation found in traditional warmth, making it ideal for professional, clean, and minimalist branding.
Is #c7bda5 readable on white or black?
#c7bda5 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.25:1 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.