#C5C6C8 Hex Color
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This pale, achromatic grey reads as a clean and neutral base for modern interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast against black, #c5c6c8 works well for body text or subtle backgrounds where you need readability without the harshness of pure white. Use this hex code sparingly as a dominant field, as it can appear washed out if paired with other light colors.
Questions about #c5c6c8
What is #c5c6c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5c6c8 is rgb(197, 198, 200), in HSL hsl(220, 3%, 78%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 22%.
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Is #c5c6c8 readable on white or black?
#c5c6c8 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.28:1 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.