#C1C9D1 Hex Color
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Not quite grey, not quite blue, #c1c9d1 is a pale ashy blue with barely any saturation. That faded quality reads airy and honest, which suits minimal backgrounds in finance, healthcare, and tech UI. Its low chroma can wash out beside pure white, so give it darker neighbors like navy or charcoal. Black text on the hex code hits about 12.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c1c9d1
What is #c1c9d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1c9d1 is rgb(193, 201, 209), in HSL hsl(210, 15%, 79%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c1c9d1?
Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for strong contrast, or warm terracotta for an unexpected pop. Its muted tone lets richer colors carry the palette.
Is #c1c9d1 readable on white or black?
#c1c9d1 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.54:1 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.