#C5C4C8 Hex Color
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This pale, ashy grey offers a neutral, airy backdrop for clean and minimal design systems. Because it provides excellent contrast against black text, #c5c4c8 works well as a background for UI interfaces or typography. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can appear washed out. Instead, pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, balanced result.
Questions about #c5c4c8
What is #c5c4c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5c4c8 is rgb(197, 196, 200), in HSL hsl(255, 4%, 78%) and in CMYK 1%, 2%, 0%, 22%.
What colors work best with #c5c4c8?
Is #c5c4c8 readable on white or black?
#c5c4c8 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.