#C0C5C9 Hex Color
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#c0c5c9 is a pale, cool-leaning gray with faint blue undertones and a faded, ashy finish. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy, restrained mood suited to UI backgrounds, open layouts, product design, and architecture. The hex code #c0c5c9 supports crisp black text, making it practical for readable interfaces and minimal visual systems.
Questions about #c0c5c9
What is #c0c5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0c5c9 is rgb(192, 197, 201), in HSL hsl(207, 8%, 77%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c0c5c9?
#c0c5c9 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted earthy accents because its pale blue-gray base gives stronger colors room to stand out. Use it as a dominant background, then add darker text and one warmer accent for contrast.
Is #c0c5c9 readable on white or black?
#c0c5c9 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.07:1 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.