#C2C6BB Hex Color
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A pale, ashy lime with gray undertones, #c2c6bb brings an airy, delicate feel to clean designs. Its muted lightness works well for minimal interfaces, open-space layouts, nature branding, and energy drink packaging. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which provides about 12.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #c2c6bb.
Questions about #c2c6bb
What is #c2c6bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c6bb is rgb(194, 198, 187), in HSL hsl(82, 9%, 75%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 6%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c2c6bb?
#c2c6bb pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted sage, dusty blue, and soft taupe, creating gentle contrast while preserving its quiet green-gray character for calm interfaces, packaging, and nature-inspired layouts.
Does #c2c6bb look warm or cool?
#c2c6bb reads as a cool, softly neutral green because its pale lime base is muted by gray undertones. That restraint keeps it airy rather than vivid, making it a good fit for open layouts and understated natural palettes.
Is #c2c6bb readable on white or black?
#c2c6bb has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.08:1 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.