#C2C1BA Hex Color
Warm stone grey with subtle, muted depth
#c2c1ba is a desaturated, pale grey with subtle, warm, stone-like undertones. It offers excellent readability for black typography, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds and minimal layouts. Because this hex code is quite light, it can appear washed out against pure white, so pair it with darker charcoals to create necessary depth in your design.
Questions about #c2c1ba
What is #c2c1ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c1ba is rgb(194, 193, 186), in HSL hsl(53, 6%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #c2c1ba?
Does #c2c1ba feel warm or cool?
#c2c1ba carries distinct warm, stone-like undertones that prevent it from feeling like a clinical or sterile industrial grey. These subtle earthy qualities make it a versatile choice for modern web design, as it feels more grounded and inviting than standard neutral shades.
Is #c2c1ba readable on white or black?
#c2c1ba has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.63:1 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.