#C4C5D0 Hex Color
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Like faded denim left out in the sun, this pale indigo sits one step from gray. The hex code #c4c5d0 describes a soft, airy tone that suits minimal backgrounds and open layouts. It reads washed out beside plain white, but deep navy or burgundy makes it look richer. Black text holds a strong 12.2:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #c4c5d0
What is #c4c5d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c5d0 is rgb(196, 197, 208), in HSL hsl(235, 11%, 79%) and in CMYK 6%, 5%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4c5d0?
Deep navy and burgundy both make #c4c5d0 look richer than plain white does. Warm wood tones or terracotta add contrast if the design needs more heat.
Does #c4c5d0 read warm or cool?
It leans cool from its indigo undertone, but the heavy gray keeps it from feeling icy. The overall mood is closer to dusk than to bright blue.
Is #c4c5d0 readable on white or black?
#c4c5d0 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.