#C2C7B6 Hex Color

Airy and minimalist pale sage green

Hex color #c2c7b6 graphic
A pale, desaturated green with distinct yellow and grey undertones, #c2c7b6 feels airy and minimalist. Because of its muted intensity, it serves best as a background tone that lets bolder colors stand out. Black text remains highly legible against this surface, making it practical for web interfaces. The hex code for this ashy, delicate shade is #c2c7b6.

Questions about #c2c7b6

What is #c2c7b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c7b6 is rgb(194, 199, 182), in HSL hsl(78, 13%, 75%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 9%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c2c7b6?
Because #c2c7b6 functions as a neutral background, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast text like charcoal or navy. To add warmth, accent it with muted earthy tones like terracotta or deep rust for a balanced, sophisticated design palette.
Is #c2c7b6 considered warm or cool?
#c2c7b6 sits in a transitional space, leaning slightly cool due to its desaturated grey base but gaining subtle warmth from its faint yellow undertones. This specific balance makes it a versatile neutral that avoids feeling stark or clinical.
Is #c2c7b6 readable on white or black?
#c2c7b6 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.13:1 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.