#C9B68C Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #c9b68c is a warm beige-yellow with low saturation and a gentle gray cast. Its mellow lightness suggests peace, softness, and understated elegance. Use it as a dominant background for interiors, spa branding, stationery, or baby products, then add dark brown or navy for definition. The hex code #c9b68c supports clear black body text.
Questions about #c9b68c
What is #c9b68c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b68c is rgb(201, 182, 140), in HSL hsl(41, 36%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 30%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9b68c?
Pair #c9b68c with dark brown, navy, or muted terracotta to create grounded contrast in layouts and branding without overpowering its soft, gray-cast appearance. Use navy for a cleaner, cooler edge.
Is #c9b68c readable on white or black?
#c9b68c has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.55:1 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.