#C1CFBC Hex Color
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A desaturated, ashy lime, #c1cfbc feels washed out and airy. This muted green offers a delicate, neutral backdrop that avoids the intensity of brighter shades. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it functions well as a clean UI background or a subtle accent. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its fragile, pale character without overwhelming the composition.
Questions about #c1cfbc
What is #c1cfbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1cfbc is rgb(193, 207, 188), in HSL hsl(104, 17%, 77%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 9%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #c1cfbc in a design?
This ashy lime shines when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate greys, which prevent it from feeling too fragile. For a more vibrant contrast, try pairing it with muted berry tones to add depth without overpowering its airy, neutral character.
Is #c1cfbc suitable for text on a white background?
#c1cfbc is generally too light to meet standard accessibility requirements for body text when placed on a white background. It functions much more effectively as a background color, where it can provide a sophisticated, muted contrast against dark text or dark icons.
Is #c1cfbc readable on white or black?
#c1cfbc has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.91:1 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.