#C4C8C9 Hex Color
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Nowhere near white and far from charcoal, #c4c8c9 is a pale grey with a cool undertone. Its low saturation makes it a steady base for minimal interfaces and architecture, letting stronger accents lead. Black text reads at 12.5:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. Next to white it can wash out, so keep a darker tone nearby. The hex code #c4c8c9 suits work that wants calm without coldness.
Questions about #c4c8c9
What is #c4c8c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c8c9 is rgb(196, 200, 201), in HSL hsl(192, 4%, 78%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors work well with #c4c8c9?
Deep tones like charcoal and navy give it definition, while muted terracotta adds warmth against its cool base. Keep pairings high contrast, since this grey loses presence beside lighter shades.
Is #c4c8c9 readable on white or black?
#c4c8c9 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.45:1 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.