#C9CCBA Hex Color
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Faded, ashy yellow sits at the heart of #c9ccba. The tint is so light it almost reads gray, which gives layouts an airy base without the starkness of white. It earns its keep as a dominant background color, especially under dark charcoal text. Just note that beside pure white it can look washed out, so give it breathing room. The hex code is #c9ccba.
Questions about #c9ccba
What is #c9ccba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ccba is rgb(201, 204, 186), in HSL hsl(70, 15%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 9%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #c9ccba?
Because it is so desaturated, #c9ccba pairs best with colors that carry more weight, like charcoal, deep teal, or espresso brown. A muted terracotta accent also works when you want a touch of warmth.
Is #c9ccba readable on white or black?
#c9ccba has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.82:1 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.