#CBBEB6 Hex Color
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This faded, ashy orange sits between a warm beige and a cool grey. Its desaturated character provides an airy, delicate foundation for minimalist layouts. Because the hex code #cbbeb6 is quite light, it works best as a background tone rather than for text. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create contrast and prevent the overall palette from looking washed out.
Questions about #cbbeb6
What is #cbbeb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbbeb6 is rgb(203, 190, 182), in HSL hsl(23, 17%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 10%, 20%.
How should I use #cbbeb6 in a color palette?
Is #cbbeb6 considered warm or cool?
#cbbeb6 sits in an ambiguous middle ground between warm beige and cool grey, often referred to as greige. Its faded orange undertones provide enough warmth to prevent it from feeling clinical, while the desaturation keeps it sophisticated rather than overtly earthy.
Is #cbbeb6 readable on white or black?
#cbbeb6 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.58:1 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.