#C4CCCE Hex Color
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This pale, ashy grey offers a neutral, airy quality ideal for minimalist interfaces. Because of its high lightness, black text remains highly legible against this backdrop, meeting strict accessibility standards for body content. The hex code for this color is #c4ccce. Use it as a supporting base in digital design, as it can appear washed out if paired too closely with pure white.
Questions about #c4ccce
What is #c4ccce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4ccce is rgb(196, 204, 206), in HSL hsl(192, 9%, 79%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4ccce?
This neutral ashy tone works best when anchored by darker, high-contrast elements such as charcoal or deep navy for typography. Using these stronger colors prevents the layout from looking washed out, providing a grounding effect against the lightness of the grey.
Is #c4ccce readable on white or black?
#c4ccce has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.87:1 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.