#C2C4CC Hex Color
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Like denim faded by years of washing, pale indigo sits just this side of gray. The hex code #c2c4cc is that shade: ashy, delicate, and low in saturation. It works well as a supporting background in minimal layouts and reads clearly behind black text at about 12.1:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal, since it washes out next to pure white.
Questions about #c2c4cc
What is #c2c4cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c4cc is rgb(194, 196, 204), in HSL hsl(228, 9%, 78%) and in CMYK 5%, 4%, 0%, 20%.
What text color works best on #c2c4cc?
Black text reads most clearly on #c2c4cc, with a contrast ratio of about 12.1:1. That comfortably passes WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #c2c4cc?
Deep plum and charcoal give #c2c4cc the contrast its muted lightness needs. Warmer accents like terracotta also work, since the cool gray undertone keeps them from clashing.
Is #c2c4cc readable on white or black?
#c2c4cc has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.06:1 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.