#C4C4CC Hex Color
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This ashy, light violet sits between a cool grey and a soft purple. Because #c4c4cc lacks heavy saturation, it functions best as a clean, airy background neutral rather than a primary focus. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate to ground the faded tone. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI layouts requiring readability.
Questions about #c4c4cc
What is #c4c4cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c4cc is rgb(196, 196, 204), in HSL hsl(240, 7%, 78%) and in CMYK 4%, 4%, 0%, 20%.
Does #c4c4cc lean more towards grey or purple?
#c4c4cc functions as a balanced hybrid, technically sitting closer to a cool, desaturated violet than a neutral grey. It carries enough purple pigment to feel softer than standard industrial steel greys while remaining subtle enough to act as a background.
What colors pair best with #c4c4cc for UI design?
Is #c4c4cc readable on white or black?
#c4c4cc has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.