#C8C990 Hex Color
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This muted yellow carries an earthy, ashy quality that feels grounded and vintage. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, the hex code #c8c990 works well for clean UI backgrounds or minimalist web layouts. Pair this desaturated tone with deep charcoal or slate gray to prevent it from looking washed out. It functions as a gentle, natural base that brings warmth without overwhelming the design.
Questions about #c8c990
What is #c8c990 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c990 is rgb(200, 201, 144), in HSL hsl(61, 35%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 28%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c8c990?
This muted yellow works beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray to create a strong, professional contrast. Using dark, cool tones prevents the yellow from appearing washed out and adds necessary depth to your color scheme.
How does #c8c990 perform in UI design?
#c8c990 functions as an excellent, non-aggressive background color for minimalist web layouts. Because it is desaturated and retains high contrast against dark text, it provides a sense of natural warmth without causing eye strain during long periods of reading.
Is #c8c990 readable on white or black?
#c8c990 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.21:1 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.