#C9B994 Hex Color
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#c9b994 is a dusty, unsaturated beige with soft yellow undertones. This mellow tone lacks the starkness of bright white, making it a reliable choice for subtle backgrounds in wellness or spa branding. Because of its muted character, it pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays to create contrast. The hex code #c9b994 supports black text easily for accessible body copy.
Questions about #c9b994
What is #c9b994 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b994 is rgb(201, 185, 148), in HSL hsl(42, 33%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 26%, 21%.
Which color combinations work best with #c9b994?
#c9b994 pairs exceptionally well with deep, grounding tones like charcoal or forest green, as these create necessary visual contrast against the beige. For a softer, monochromatic look, combine it with lighter cream shades or warmer, saturated browns.
Is #c9b994 readable on white or black?
#c9b994 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.85:1 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.