#CDC3B3 Hex Color
A calming, desaturated beige with ashy undertones
#cdc3b3 is a muted, desaturated beige with subtle hints of yellow and grey. This faded, ashy tone functions best as a calming neutral base rather than a focal point. Because it lacks high saturation, pair it with charcoal or deep espresso to prevent it from looking washed out. The hex code #cdc3b3 offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable, minimalist website backgrounds.
Questions about #cdc3b3
What is #cdc3b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdc3b3 is rgb(205, 195, 179), in HSL hsl(37, 21%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 13%, 20%.
How do I prevent #cdc3b3 from looking washed out in a design?
Since #cdc3b3 is a desaturated neutral, it needs high-contrast partners to maintain visual interest and depth. Pair it with deep, grounded tones like charcoal or rich espresso to anchor the composition and provide the necessary structure to keep the palette feeling intentional rather than faded.
Is #cdc3b3 readable on white or black?
#cdc3b3 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 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.