#C9BA9C Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated beige carries a faint yellow undertone. Because it is so muted, it works best as a neutral background rather than a primary accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to add structure to your palette. The hex code for this shade is #c9ba9c. Black text provides excellent readability against this light tone, which makes it effective for UI layouts.
Questions about #c9ba9c
What is #c9ba9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ba9c is rgb(201, 186, 156), in HSL hsl(40, 29%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 22%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c9ba9c?
#c9ba9c works best when anchored by high-contrast darks to prevent the palette from looking washed out. Try pairing this muted beige with charcoal or deep slate blue to add necessary structure and visual weight to your design.
Is #c9ba9c readable on white or black?
#c9ba9c has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.98:1 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.