#C1C8C6 Hex Color
A crisp, airy and light neutral grey
This pale, light grey offers a bleached and airy aesthetic. Because #c1c8c6 maintains strong contrast with black text, it works well as a background for clean, minimal interfaces. The hex code #c1c8c6 functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, especially when paired with deep charcoals. Avoid using it alongside pure white, where it can appear washed out or muddy.
Questions about #c1c8c6
What is #c1c8c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1c8c6 is rgb(193, 200, 198), in HSL hsl(163, 6%, 77%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 1%, 22%.
How should #c1c8c6 be used in interface design?
#c1c8c6 works best as a supporting neutral for backgrounds or subtle UI elements like borders. Avoid placing it directly next to pure white, as the lack of contrast can make the layout appear washed out and muddy.
What colors pair well with #c1c8c6?
This light grey pairs effectively with charcoal or deep, saturated blues to create necessary visual weight. By establishing a strong contrast with darker text, you ensure readability while maintaining a clean, professional, and modern aesthetic throughout your design.
Is #c1c8c6 readable on white or black?
#c1c8c6 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.34:1 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.