#C5CAC4 Hex Color
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#c5cac4 is a pale, faded grey with a slight green undertone and low saturation. Its delicate, bleached appearance brings cleanliness and restraint to interfaces, architecture, and minimal layouts. The hex code #c5cac4 works best as a supporting background or spacious base, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text has about 12.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #c5cac4
What is #c5cac4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5cac4 is rgb(197, 202, 196), in HSL hsl(110, 5%, 78%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 21%.
Does #c5cac4 read warm or cool?
The hex color #c5cac4 reads as a neutral-to-cool pale grey because its low saturation softens a subtle green undertone, giving it a restrained appearance rather than a clearly green or warm character. Cream and muted olive can make the green cast more noticeable.
Can black text be used on #c5cac4?
Yes, black text has about a 12.6:1 contrast ratio on #c5cac4, comfortably exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for normal body text and making this pale grey a practical surface for readable interfaces.
Where does #c5cac4 work best in a palette?
#c5cac4 works best as a dominant light base for spacious interfaces, product layouts, and architectural backgrounds, where its muted green-grey cast adds structure without the glare of pure white backgrounds. Use charcoal for text and warmer accents when the palette needs more separation.
Is #c5cac4 readable on white or black?
#c5cac4 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.61:1 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.