#C4C2C0 Hex Color
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#c4c2c0 is a pale grey with a faint warm undertone that keeps it from reading sterile. Light and colorless, it works well as a supporting tone behind dark typography or as a calm base in minimal interfaces. Black text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare. The hex code #c4c2c0 suits clean, restrained layouts.
Questions about #c4c2c0
What is #c4c2c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c2c0 is rgb(196, 194, 192), in HSL hsl(30, 3%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #c4c2c0?
#c4c2c0 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta. The navy sharpens its neutrality, while terracotta adds just enough warmth to keep the combination from feeling flat.
Is #c4c2c0 a warm or cool grey?
#c4c2c0 leans slightly warm, since its red channel is a touch higher than its blue. The shift is subtle, so it behaves like a neutral in most palettes and sits comfortably beside both warm and cool colors.
Is #c4c2c0 readable on white or black?
#c4c2c0 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.82:1 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.