#C0C2B7 Hex Color
A muted ashy neutral with soft yellow undertones
This pale, ashy tone sits right between a faded yellow and a neutral grey. Because of its low saturation, #c0c2b7 works best as a clean background for minimal UI layouts rather than a primary branding color. It provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring high legibility for body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for a sophisticated, structured look.
Questions about #c0c2b7
What is #c0c2b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0c2b7 is rgb(192, 194, 183), in HSL hsl(71, 8%, 74%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 6%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c0c2b7?
Because #c0c2b7 is a desaturated, neutral tone, it works exceptionally well when paired with high-contrast, darker elements like charcoal or deep slate blues. These darker pairings provide the necessary structure to anchor the washed-out lightness of this specific hue.
Is #c0c2b7 suitable for large blocks of body text?
Yes, #c0c2b7 functions effectively as a background color for long-form content because it reduces eye strain compared to pure white. However, ensure you use a high-contrast foreground color like black or dark grey to maintain optimal readability standards.
Is #c0c2b7 readable on white or black?
#c0c2b7 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.