#C9D0B5 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy yellow with a faint green cast and barely any saturation. #c9d0b5 works best as a large background or dominant base, where its lightness keeps layouts airy without the glare of pure white. Black text is safe on this hex code, hitting about 13.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Try it beside charcoal or dusty terracotta for a faded, budget-friendly palette.
Questions about #c9d0b5
What is #c9d0b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9d0b5 is rgb(201, 208, 181), in HSL hsl(76, 22%, 76%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 13%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #c9d0b5?
#c9d0b5 flatters deep, grounded colors like charcoal and terracotta, which give its washed-out yellow some weight. Bright whites can make it look muddy, so lean on darker or earthier neighbors instead.
Is #c9d0b5 a warm or cool color?
It sits close to neutral but leans slightly warm, thanks to its yellow base. The gray and green undertones pull some of that warmth back, so it reads more faded than sunny.
Is #c9d0b5 readable on white or black?
#c9d0b5 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.17:1 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.