#C0C9B1 Hex Color
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Reach for #c0c9b1 when a design needs a soft, faded green backdrop. This pale lime tint reads almost grey, works well as a dominant base in minimalist layouts, and pairs nicely with charcoal or deep forest tones. Its hex code is #c0c9b1.
Questions about #c0c9b1
What is #c0c9b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0c9b1 is rgb(192, 201, 177), in HSL hsl(83, 18%, 74%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 12%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c0c9b1?
This pale lime tint flatters charcoal and deep forest green first, since both keep its soft grey-green character from washing out. Warm terracotta adds contrast if you want the palette to feel earthier. Because the tint is so light and desaturated, keep accents dark and sparse so #c0c9b1 can hold a large background role without fading into plain white.
Is #c0c9b1 readable on white or black?
#c0c9b1 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.23:1 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.