#C9C6BD Hex Color
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This bleached, ashy yellow sits between a warm beige and a cool grey, creating an airy, neutral effect. The hex code for this shade is #c9c6bd. Because it is highly desaturated, it works best as a spacious, minimalist background that lets darker, bolder elements stand out. Black text remains perfectly legible against this tone, making it a functional choice for clean, content-heavy UI designs.
Questions about #c9c6bd
What is #c9c6bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9c6bd is rgb(201, 198, 189), in HSL hsl(45, 10%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9c6bd?
Does #c9c6bd read as a warm or cool tone?
This shade sits in the middle, functioning as a neutral bridge that leans slightly warm without feeling golden or yellow. It creates an airy effect, making it versatile for design systems that need to feel clean but not starkly clinical.
Is #c9c6bd readable on white or black?
#c9c6bd has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.29:1 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.