#C2C6BE Hex Color
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Reach for #c2c6be when a minimal layout needs a background softer than white. This pale lime sits close to grey, so it reads airy and faintly green without pulling attention. It works best as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette, flanked by deep navy or charcoal for contrast. Black text stays readable on it at about 12.1:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #c2c6be
What is #c2c6be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c6be is rgb(194, 198, 190), in HSL hsl(90, 7%, 76%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c2c6be?
Deep navy and charcoal give #c2c6be the strongest contrast, while muted olive, terracotta, and warm wood tones bring out its natural side. Avoid pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #c2c6be readable on white or black?
#c2c6be has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.