#CCCEB9 Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #ccceb9 is a faded yellow with gray and slight green undertones. Its low saturation creates a delicate, airy feel suited to minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or black text; the hex code provides about 13.1:1 contrast, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #ccceb9
What is #ccceb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccceb9 is rgb(204, 206, 185), in HSL hsl(66, 18%, 77%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 10%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ccceb9?
#ccceb9 pairs especially well with charcoal, deep olive, muted terracotta, and warm brown, giving its pale yellow-gray base contrast while preserving an understated mood. Use darker partners for text, borders, or accents, and reserve lighter companions for spacious background areas.
Does #ccceb9 look warm or cool?
#ccceb9 reads as softly warm because its yellow base outweighs its slight green undertone, while the gray component lowers its intensity and gives it a gently weathered neutral appearance overall. This balance suits calm, understated interfaces and open layouts.
Is #ccceb9 readable on white or black?
#ccceb9 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.09:1 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.