#C2C8C9 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated grey offers a clean and neutral foundation for modern interfaces. Because it maintains high contrast ratios with black text, #c2c8c9 works well as a background color for readable body copy. It feels professional and restrained, pairing effectively with charcoal or deep navy accents. Use this hex code when you need a light, airy alternative to stark, clinical white.
Questions about #c2c8c9
What is #c2c8c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c8c9 is rgb(194, 200, 201), in HSL hsl(189, 6%, 77%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 21%.
Does #c2c8c9 work well for website backgrounds?
Is #c2c8c9 considered a warm or cool grey?
This specific shade leans slightly cool, carrying a subtle, airy undertone that feels crisp rather than industrial. Its desaturated nature makes it remarkably flexible, blending into both warm and cool color schemes without clashing or creating unnecessary visual noise in your design.
Is #c2c8c9 readable on white or black?
#c2c8c9 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.39:1 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.