#C8BDA9 Hex Color
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#c8bda9 is a pale, muted beige with soft yellow and gray undertones, giving designs an airy warmth. Its faded, ashy quality suits minimalist backgrounds, interiors, cosmetics, stationery, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant neutral with dark brown or charcoal accents. Black text remains highly legible, with about 11.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #c8bda9.
Questions about #c8bda9
What is #c8bda9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8bda9 is rgb(200, 189, 169), in HSL hsl(39, 22%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 16%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8bda9?
Is #c8bda9 warm or cool?
#c8bda9 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its beige base carries soft yellow undertones, while gray keeps the warmth restrained and gives it a faded, ashy appearance rather than a creamy look.
Is #c8bda9 readable on white or black?
#c8bda9 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.30:1 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.