#C7C88B Hex Color
Organic and airy muted yellow green
This muted, unsaturated yellow-green feels organic and soft. It lacks the punch of bright colors, making it ideal for minimalist UI backgrounds that need a gentle, airy quality. Because it is so pale, avoid pairing it with white to prevent a washed-out appearance. Ground it with charcoal or deep navy instead. Black text reads clearly against the hex code #c7c88b.
Questions about #c7c88b
What is #c7c88b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7c88b is rgb(199, 200, 139), in HSL hsl(61, 36%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 31%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #c7c88b?
Because #c7c88b is so pale, it benefits from strong, dark contrasts to prevent a washed-out appearance. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for typography and borders, which provides the necessary weight to make this soft hue feel intentional rather than accidental.
Is #c7c88b suitable for text on a white background?
Using #c7c88b as a text color on white is not recommended because the contrast ratio is far too low for accessibility. It works much better as a subtle background color, allowing dark, readable text to pop against its organic, muted surface.
Is #c7c88b readable on white or black?
#c7c88b has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.06:1 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.