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#C1BE8B color code is #C1BE8B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c1be8b.

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#C1BE8B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C1BE8B is 0.5003. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.91:1 against white and 11.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C1BE8B on white1.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C1BE8B on black11.01:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C1BE8B1.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C1BE8B11.01:1AAA

#C1BE8B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C1BE8B?+
The hex code for #C1BE8B is #C1BE8B. In RGB it's rgb(193, 190, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 30%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #C1BE8B?+
#C1BE8B in RGB is (193, 190, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(193, 190, 139).
What is the CMYK value of #C1BE8B?+
#C1BE8B converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 28%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C1BE8B.
Is #c1be8b a warm or cool color?+
#C1BE8B (#C1BE8B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c1be8b belong to?+
#C1BE8B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 30%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c1be8b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C1BE8B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.91:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c1be8b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C1BE8B (#C1BE8B) is 452 C Pantone 452 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C1BE8B in design

Practical guidance for using #c1be8b (#C1BE8B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C1BE8B (#C1BE8B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C1BE8B (#C1BE8B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C1BE8B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c1be8b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C1BE8B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #C1BE8B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c1be8b (#C1BE8B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige