#CEC6B8 Hex Color
An airy beige with ashy warmth
#cec6b8 is a pale, muted beige with soft yellow and gray undertones, giving it a bleached, ashy appearance. Its low saturation creates an airy, delicate mood suited to interiors, spa branding, stationery, and minimal backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep olive accents; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #cec6b8.
Questions about #cec6b8
What is #cec6b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cec6b8 is rgb(206, 198, 184), in HSL hsl(38, 18%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 11%, 19%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cec6b8?
Is #cec6b8 warm or cool?
#cec6b8 reads as a warm-neutral beige because its pale base carries soft yellow undertones, while gray keeps the warmth restrained rather than creamy in changing light and surrounding palettes. It may appear cooler beside tan or cream, and warmer beside blue-gray or slate.
Is #cec6b8 readable on white or black?
#cec6b8 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.39:1 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.