#C2C4C5 Hex Color
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#c2c4c5 is a pale, neutral grey that offers a softer, more grounded alternative to pure white. Because this shade maintains a high 12.0:1 contrast ratio against black, it serves as an effective background for readable body text in minimal interfaces. It avoids appearing washed out when paired with deep charcoal or slate blue. The hex code for this neutral grey is #c2c4c5.
Questions about #c2c4c5
What is #c2c4c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c4c5 is rgb(194, 196, 197), in HSL hsl(200, 3%, 77%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 23%.
Does #c2c4c5 lean warm or cool in a color scheme?
#c2c4c5 is a true neutral, meaning it lacks strong warm or cool undertones, which allows it to act as a bridge between high-contrast colors. It remains stable when placed beside vivid emerald or warm terracotta tones without clashing.
Is #c2c4c5 readable on white or black?
#c2c4c5 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.99:1 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.