#C5C8C6 Hex Color
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Pale and lightly muted, #c5c8c6 is a delicate grey with a faint green undertone. Its washed, airy finish suits minimalist interfaces, architectural layouts, and product backgrounds without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography; black text achieves about 12.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #c5c8c6.
Questions about #c5c8c6
What is #c5c8c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5c8c6 is rgb(197, 200, 198), in HSL hsl(140, 3%, 78%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c5c8c6?
Does #c5c8c6 look warm or cool?
#c5c8c6 reads as a cool, pale gray because its faint green undertone shifts it away from neutral gray; pair it with blue-gray accents for a restrained mood, or add warm wood and terracotta to soften the overall look.
Is #c5c8c6 readable on white or black?
#c5c8c6 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.45:1 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.