#C7C1B3 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy beige with subtle yellow undertones, #c7c1b3 reads as a sophisticated neutral. Its pale, bleached quality offers a light, airy feel that suits minimalist interiors and clean packaging design. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking washed out or muddy in your layout.
Questions about #c7c1b3
What is #c7c1b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7c1b3 is rgb(199, 193, 179), in HSL hsl(42, 15%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c7c1b3?
To prevent #c7c1b3 from appearing muddy, pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for high-contrast, modern layouts. The dark depth of these accents grounds the airy, bleached quality of the beige while keeping your design feeling sophisticated and deliberate.
Is #c7c1b3 readable on white or black?
#c7c1b3 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.