#C3CBC3 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy green with a light gray cast, #c3cbc3 feels delicate, clean, and airy without looking stark. Its low saturation suits spacious backgrounds, minimal interfaces, and sustainability-focused branding. Use it as a supporting base with charcoal text; against white, it can look washed out, so stronger accents help define small details. The hex code is #c3cbc3.
Questions about #c3cbc3
What is #c3cbc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3cbc3 is rgb(195, 203, 195), in HSL hsl(120, 7%, 78%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3cbc3?
Pair #c3cbc3 with charcoal text, muted navy, or warm terracotta when you need readable contrast and controlled warmth in a restrained palette for interfaces, packaging, or nature-led branding. These accents prevent the pale base from feeling flat or clinical.
Is #c3cbc3 readable on white or black?
#c3cbc3 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.65:1 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.