#C2CCCB Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated teal that leans heavily into grey, #c2cccb offers a clean, airy aesthetic. This hex code works well as a neutral background for wellness or tech interfaces where clarity is required. It can appear washed out against pure white, so pair it with charcoal or deep navy for definition. Black text reads clearly against this shade, making it an accessible choice for small body copy.
Questions about #c2cccb
What is #c2cccb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2cccb is rgb(194, 204, 203), in HSL hsl(174, 9%, 78%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 20%.
Is #c2cccb suitable for body text on websites?
Yes, #c2cccb works well as an accessible background choice for readable body text when paired with black or dark ink tones. Ensure you test your specific contrast ratios to meet accessibility standards, as this shade is quite light and may fail on white.
Is #c2cccb readable on white or black?
#c2cccb has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.79:1 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.