#C1C0C2 Hex Color
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With its pale, low-saturation finish and faintly cool undertones, #c1c0c2 brings a clean, restrained feel to visual work. The hex code #c1c0c2 works well as a supporting tone in minimalist interfaces, product layouts, and spacious architecture. It can look washed out beside white, so pair it with charcoal or black text, which reads clearly at about 11.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c1c0c2
What is #c1c0c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1c0c2 is rgb(193, 192, 194), in HSL hsl(270, 2%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1c0c2?
#c1c0c2 pairs well with charcoal, black, and muted blue-gray accents, which give its pale cool-gray base definition without overwhelming it. Use white sparingly because the shade can lose separation against similarly light surfaces.
Is #c1c0c2 warm or cool?
#c1c0c2 reads as a cool-leaning neutral because its low-saturation gray has a faint blue-violet cast. It creates a clean, restrained mood and works well where a softer alternative to white is needed.
Is #c1c0c2 readable on white or black?
#c1c0c2 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.58:1 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.