#C4C9CD Hex Color
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#c4c9cd is a pale grey with a faint blue undertone. The hex code sits high in lightness and low in saturation, so it reads clean and airy in minimal interfaces and open layouts. Black text hits about 12.6:1 contrast on it, keeping small type readable. It can wash out beside pure white, so pair it with charcoal or navy.
Questions about #c4c9cd
What is #c4c9cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c9cd is rgb(196, 201, 205), in HSL hsl(207, 8%, 79%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #c4c9cd?
Deep navy and charcoal give #c4c9cd a crisp, professional feel, while a muted terracotta accent warms up its cool undertone. Keep the rest of the palette low saturation to match its faded character.
Is #c4c9cd readable on white or black?
#c4c9cd has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.58:1 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.