#CEC3B1 Hex Color
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#cec3b1 is a pale, muted beige with soft orange and yellow undertones, giving it a faded, slightly ashy finish. Its lightness creates an airy, delicate feel suited to minimalist backgrounds, interiors, cosmetics, and neutral packaging. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or burgundy accents; black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #cec3b1.
Questions about #cec3b1
What is #cec3b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cec3b1 is rgb(206, 195, 177), in HSL hsl(37, 23%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 14%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cec3b1?
Is #cec3b1 warm or cool?
#cec3b1 reads as a warm-neutral beige because its red and yellow components outweigh its blue component, while its muted, ashy finish keeps that warmth restrained rather than strongly golden in appearance. It can bridge warm woods and cooler gray or charcoal accents.
Is #cec3b1 readable on white or black?
#cec3b1 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.06:1 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.