#BEC1C7 Hex Color
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#bec1c7 is a pale, muted gray with a faint cool cast and a bleached, ashy finish. Its high lightness creates an airy, restrained feel for interfaces, architecture, and minimal layouts. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or navy typography; black text remains highly legible, with about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #bec1c7.
Questions about #bec1c7
What is #bec1c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bec1c7 is rgb(190, 193, 199), in HSL hsl(220, 7%, 76%) and in CMYK 5%, 3%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bec1c7?
Is #bec1c7 readable on white or black?
#bec1c7 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.64:1 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.