#C4C3C4 Hex Color
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The hex code #c4c3c4 is a pale, neutral grey that feels clean and restrained. Because it is light and desaturated, it excels as a background for minimal interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or black typography for high readability, as this color offers plenty of contrast for body text. It works best as a supporting tone to ground more vivid elements in your layout.
Questions about #c4c3c4
What is #c4c3c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c3c4 is rgb(196, 195, 196), in HSL hsl(300, 1%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 23%.
How should I use #c4c3c4 in a web interface?
#c4c3c4 works best as a neutral background for clean, minimalist layouts. Because it is light and desaturated, pairing it with deep charcoal typography ensures high readability and professional contrast for your body text.
Does #c4c3c4 lean toward a warm or cool temperature?
This color sits as a true, balanced neutral grey. It lacks strong blue or yellow undertones, making it highly versatile for mixing with either warm earth tones or cool, modern primary color palettes.
Is #c4c3c4 readable on white or black?
#c4c3c4 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.95:1 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.