#C2C9C6 Hex Color
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#c2c9c6 is a pale grey with the faintest green undertone, like fogged glass or weathered concrete. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it calm, which suits minimal interfaces, open floor plans, and quiet product design. Use it as a dominant base rather than an accent, and pair it with charcoal or deep terracotta so it does not wash out next to plain white. Black text on #c2c9c6 reaches about 12.5:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #c2c9c6
What is #c2c9c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c9c6 is rgb(194, 201, 198), in HSL hsl(154, 6%, 77%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c2c9c6?
Rich, darker tones flatter #c2c9c6 best because its lightness needs grounding. Try charcoal for text and structure, or terracotta for a warm counterpoint that keeps the grey from feeling sterile. Skip pale pastels, they blend in too much.
Is #c2c9c6 readable on white or black?
#c2c9c6 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.46:1 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.