#CEBFB9 Hex Color

Sun-bleached stone with warm, muted tones

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A faded, ashy orange with minimal chroma, #cebfb9 feels like sun-bleached stone. This light, neutral tone works best as a supporting background, letting high-contrast black text stand out clearly. Because it is desaturated and airy, it avoids the visual heaviness of brighter oranges. Use this hex code to anchor minimalist designs where you want warmth without overwhelming the page with saturation.

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What is #cebfb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #cebfb9 is rgb(206, 191, 185), in HSL hsl(17, 18%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 10%, 19%.

What color combinations work best with #cebfb9?

The desaturated nature of #cebfb9 works best when paired with high-contrast, deep neutrals to prevent a washed-out appearance. It creates a sophisticated, grounded look when combined with charcoal or a deep navy, providing enough depth to balance the inherent airiness of the stone tone.

Is #cebfb9 readable on white or black?

#cebfb9 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.77:1 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.

#CEBFB9 Hex Color

Sun-bleached stone with warm, muted tones

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