#C9C4B2 Hex Color
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#c9c4b2 is a pale, muted beige with soft yellow and ashy gray undertones. Its faded lightness creates an airy, delicate feel for interiors, spa branding, stationery, and minimal UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or warm black text, which reads clearly at about 12:1 contrast. The hex code is #c9c4b2.
Questions about #c9c4b2
What is #c9c4b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9c4b2 is rgb(201, 196, 178), in HSL hsl(47, 18%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 11%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9c4b2?
#c9c4b2 pairs well with charcoal, warm black, terracotta, and muted sage, balancing its pale beige base with stronger contrast or gentle earthy color in interiors, branding, and quiet interface compositions. Use darker pairings for readable text.
Is #c9c4b2 readable on white or black?
#c9c4b2 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.02:1 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.