#C9C2B1 Hex Color
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Reach for #c9c2b1 when a design needs a soft greige that sits between beige and gray. Its low saturation and pale value give it a faded, airy warmth, warmer than plain gray but far from cream. It works best as a large background or supporting tone, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c9c2b1
What is #c9c2b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9c2b1 is rgb(201, 194, 177), in HSL hsl(42, 18%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 12%, 21%.
What text color works best on #c9c2b1?
Black text is the clearest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 11.8:1. That easily clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable. White text on this color fails contrast and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #c9c2b1?
This greige flatters earthy and muted partners like olive, terracotta, and navy. Use it as the 30 percent supporting tone so a deeper anchor color carries the palette.
Is #c9c2b1 readable on white or black?
#c9c2b1 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.83:1 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.