#CCC1AD Hex Color
Pale Beige, Faded and Calm
#ccc1ad is a pale, grayed beige with a faded yellow undertone. Its low saturation reads calm and airy, which suits spa branding, minimal interiors, and budget packaging. Treat it as a dominant base and ground it with charcoal or navy accents, since it can look washed out next to pure white. Black text on #ccc1ad reaches an 11.8:1 contrast ratio, well above WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ccc1ad
What is #ccc1ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccc1ad is rgb(204, 193, 173), in HSL hsl(39, 23%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 15%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #ccc1ad?
Deep navy and charcoal give #ccc1ad contrast without fighting its muted warmth. For softer palettes, terracotta or olive accents keep the mood earthy and relaxed.
Is #ccc1ad readable on white or black?
#ccc1ad has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.79:1 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.