#C0C9CE Hex Color
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#c0c9ce is a pale, ashy blue that leans heavily into gray territory. Its bleached character makes it an excellent supporting neutral for technical or healthcare interfaces, offering a clean, airy feel without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep charcoal text for high-contrast accessibility. As a desaturated tone, it shines in background applications rather than as a dominant brand color.
Questions about #c0c9ce
What is #c0c9ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0c9ce is rgb(192, 201, 206), in HSL hsl(201, 13%, 78%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 19%.
When should I use #c0c9ce in my design?
#c0c9ce works best as a neutral background color because its desaturated nature provides a clean, airy feel without the harshness of pure white. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure readability and maintain high contrast in modern interface design.
Is #c0c9ce readable on white or black?
#c0c9ce has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.48:1 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.