Magnesium
A cool neutral grey with bleached tones
Magnesium is a pale, neutral grey with a cool, bleached appearance. Because it sits at a mid-tone lightness, #c1c2c3 provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Designers use this shade as a supporting background tone in minimal interfaces to avoid the starkness of pure white. It pairs well with high-contrast accent colors like charcoal or deep navy to anchor a sophisticated, airy layout.
Questions about Magnesium
What is the hex code for Magnesium?
Magnesium is #c1c2c3. In RGB that is rgb(193, 194, 195), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 24%.
What design aesthetic works best with the Magnesium grey?
This color thrives in minimalist or Scandinavian-inspired designs where clarity and airiness are prioritized over saturation. It acts as a bridge between stark white and darker tones, allowing your primary accent colors, such as a bold navy or muted terracotta, to command attention.
Is Magnesium readable on white or black?
Magnesium has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.77:1 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.