#C2C2C4 Hex Color
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Reach for #c2c2c4 when plain white feels too stark, such as UI backgrounds, minimal layouts, or wide open space. This pale grey has a faint cool undertone and stays neutral under most lighting. Its hex code sits high in lightness, so black text clears contrast checks at about 11.8:1. Pair it with deep navy or warm wood tones so it doesn’t read washed out.
Questions about #c2c2c4
What is #c2c2c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c2c4 is rgb(194, 194, 196), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c2c2c4?
Deep navy and charcoal give #c2c2c4 structure, while warm accents like terracotta or wood tones stop it from feeling cold. Because the grey is so light and desaturated, it works best as a base that darker or warmer colors sit against.
Is #c2c2c4 readable on white or black?
#c2c2c4 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.