#C5C9CF Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #c5c9cf when a UI background needs to feel clean without the starkness of white. This pale grey carries a faint blue undertone, so it suits minimal interfaces, open layouts, and fine typography. Black text on it reaches about 12.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It flatters deep navy, though it reads washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #c5c9cf
What is #c5c9cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5c9cf is rgb(197, 201, 207), in HSL hsl(216, 9%, 79%) and in CMYK 5%, 3%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #c5c9cf?
Deep navy is its strongest partner, giving professional palettes more depth than camel or beige would. A muted terracotta accent also works, adding warmth against its cool undertone.
Is #c5c9cf a warm or cool grey?
It is a cool grey. The blue channel sits slightly higher than red and green, giving the surface a faint cool cast despite its very low saturation.
Is #c5c9cf readable on white or black?
#c5c9cf has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.