#C1CBCC Hex Color
An airy bleached cyan with ashy undertones
#c1cbcc is a bleached, ashy cyan that leans heavily into grey. This desaturated tone feels clean and airy, making it an excellent choice for minimal UI backgrounds where white might appear too harsh. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, it maintains high readability. The hex code for this delicate, cool-toned shade is #c1cbcc.
Questions about #c1cbcc
What is #c1cbcc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1cbcc is rgb(193, 203, 204), in HSL hsl(185, 10%, 78%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 20%.
Does #c1cbcc lean warm or cool in a UI design?
#c1cbcc is definitively a cool-toned shade, as its cyan base pulls it toward the blue spectrum despite its significant grey desaturation. This makes it an excellent choice for creating a clinical, calming, or professional atmosphere in interface design.
Is #c1cbcc readable on white or black?
#c1cbcc has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.68:1 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.