#C2C2C2 Hex Color
Pale, quiet gray with an ashy finish
A pale, neutral grey, #c2c2c2 has a faded, ashy quality that feels clean and restrained. Its lightness suits UI backgrounds, open layouts, and minimalist product design, while black text remains highly readable at about 11.8:1 contrast. Use the hex code #c2c2c2 as a supporting base rather than pairing it with bright white.
Questions about #c2c2c2
What is #c2c2c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c2c2 is rgb(194, 194, 194), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c2c2c2?
Does #c2c2c2 have warm or cool undertones?
It reads as a neutral gray because its red, green, and blue values are equal, so it carries neither warm nor cool bias. Its pale, ashy appearance may feel cooler beside cream or warm wood, and softer beside stark white.
Is #c2c2c2 readable on white or black?
#c2c2c2 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.78:1 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.