#C0C5CE Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue leans heavily into grey, offering a clean and airy feel. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #c0c5ce functions best as a supporting neutral or background color rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its high contrast accessibility. The hex code for this ashy blue is #c0c5ce.
Questions about #c0c5ce
What is #c0c5ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0c5ce is rgb(192, 197, 206), in HSL hsl(219, 13%, 78%) and in CMYK 7%, 4%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #c0c5ce for a balanced design?
Is #c0c5ce considered a warm or cool color?
#c0c5ce is inherently cool due to its blue undertones, though its heavy saturation of grey gives it a muted, neutral personality. It avoids the icy sharpness of pure blue, resulting in a restrained, sophisticated finish that feels professional and calm.
Is #c0c5ce readable on white or black?
#c0c5ce has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.