#C8C8A7 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A muted, pale yellow with heavy grayish undertones, #c8c8a7 functions best as a subtle background. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for UI design or minimal print layouts. Because it is so unsaturated, this shade can look washed out against pure white, so pair it with darker, earthy tones like slate or charcoal to ground the design. The hex code for this color is #c8c8a7.
Questions about #c8c8a7
What is #c8c8a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c8a7 is rgb(200, 200, 167), in HSL hsl(60, 23%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 16%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8c8a7 in a design scheme?
Is #c8c8a7 a suitable color for text on a white background?
No, #c8c8a7 lacks sufficient contrast against pure white to be used for text. It is a light, airy shade that functions significantly better as a soft background element where you can layer darker, high-contrast typography on top for optimal accessibility.
Is #c8c8a7 readable on white or black?
#c8c8a7 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.27:1 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.