#C9D1B2 Hex Color
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#c9d1b2 is a pale, low-saturation yellow with soft green and ashy undertones. Its high lightness creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spring branding, baby products, and spacious UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or warm terracotta. Black text reads clearly, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #c9d1b2.
Questions about #c9d1b2
What is #c9d1b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9d1b2 is rgb(201, 209, 178), in HSL hsl(75, 25%, 76%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 15%, 18%.
Does #c9d1b2 read as warm or cool?
#c9d1b2 reads as a softly warm yellow overall, tempered by muted green and ashy undertones that keep it from feeling bright or sunny; its pale, low-saturation appearance gives layouts a calm, airy quality rather than strong visual energy.
What colors pair well with #c9d1b2?
#c9d1b2 pairs well with charcoal text and warm terracotta accents, while muted sage or olive details build a softer natural palette without overwhelming its pale, low-saturation base across calm, welcoming layouts.
Is #c9d1b2 readable on white or black?
#c9d1b2 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.24:1 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.