#C3C2BE Hex Color
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The hex code #c3c2be sits close to sea fog, a pale grey so desaturated it nearly reads colorless, with a faint warm undertone. It suits minimal interfaces and airy layouts, and black text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast on it, comfortably past WCAG AA. Just mind the gap to pure white, which can make it look faded. Deep navy offsets that with a sophisticated edge.
Questions about #c3c2be
What is #c3c2be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3c2be is rgb(195, 194, 190), in HSL hsl(48, 4%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #c3c2be?
Black text is the safest choice on #c3c2be, reaching about 11.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. Dark charcoal works too, but mid-greys fall short.
What colors pair well with #c3c2be?
Deep navy and charcoal give #c3c2be a sophisticated, professional edge, while terracotta adds warmth without breaking its calm. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, where it reads washed out.
Is #c3c2be readable on white or black?
#c3c2be has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.78:1 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.