#C4C0C1 Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #c4c0c1 is a light gray with a soft, slightly warm cast and a faded, clean appearance. The hex code #c4c0c1 works well as a supporting tone for open layouts, product interfaces, and architectural palettes. Pair it with charcoal or deep burgundy, though white can make it look washed out. Black text achieves strong contrast.
Questions about #c4c0c1
What is #c4c0c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c0c1 is rgb(196, 192, 193), in HSL hsl(345, 3%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4c0c1?
Does #c4c0c1 look warm or cool?
#c4c0c1 reads as a slightly warm light gray because its muted red balance softens the neutral base. It feels gentler than a blue gray, making it suitable for calm interfaces, interiors, and backgrounds that need subtle warmth.
Is #c4c0c1 readable on white or black?
#c4c0c1 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.65:1 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.