#C0C8C7 Hex Color
Quiet gray with a cool whisper
#c0c8c7 is a pale, low-saturation gray with a faint green-blue undertone. Its bleached appearance brings delicacy and restraint to minimalist interfaces, architecture, and product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography, since white can wash it out. The hex code #c0c8c7 supports clear black body text with about 12.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c0c8c7
What is #c0c8c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0c8c7 is rgb(192, 200, 199), in HSL hsl(173, 7%, 77%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c0c8c7 in a palette?
For a balanced palette, pair #c0c8c7 with charcoal or navy for clear depth, then add muted sage or terracotta as an accent to create a restrained, contemporary look across interfaces, interiors, or product visuals.
Is #c0c8c7 readable on white or black?
#c0c8c7 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.32:1 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.