#C4D6CC Hex Color
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#c4d6cc is a pale, grayish green with low saturation and a light, faded finish. Its delicate, airy character suits minimal backgrounds, sustainability brands, pharmacy interfaces, and open layouts. Use it as a supporting base with charcoal or dark forest green, since white can wash it out. This hex code supports clear black text at about 13.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #c4d6cc
What is #c4d6cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4d6cc is rgb(196, 214, 204), in HSL hsl(147, 18%, 80%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 5%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4d6cc in a design palette?
#c4d6cc pairs well with charcoal, dark forest green, muted navy, and warm wood tones because their depth offsets its pale, grayish finish. Keep those darker colors for text, borders, or focused accents rather than adding more pale neutrals.
Is #c4d6cc readable on white or black?
#c4d6cc has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.83:1 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.