#C3C3C3 Hex Color
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#c3c3c3 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a clean, ashy finish and a neutral, faded character. It suits UI backgrounds, spacious layouts, and restrained product design, supporting content without competing for attention. Use black text for strong readability, while bright white can make this hex code look washed out. The hex code is #c3c3c3.
Questions about #c3c3c3
What is #c3c3c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3c3c3 is rgb(195, 195, 195), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 24%.
Does #c3c3c3 feel warm or cool?
#c3c3c3 reads as a neutral grey with a slightly ashy cast, so it feels neither distinctly warm nor cool and supports both cool interfaces and understated, neutral layouts without adding visual noise.
Which colors pair well with #c3c3c3?
#c3c3c3 pairs especially well with charcoal text and muted navy accents, while black provides the strongest simple contrast; brighter whites should be used sparingly because they can make this pale grey look washed out.
Is #c3c3c3 readable on white or black?
#c3c3c3 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.91:1 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.