#C5CBCA Hex Color
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This pale, ashy grey offers a neutral, airy quality that works well for clean, minimalist backgrounds. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids the sterile feel of pure white, making it a sophisticated choice for UI interfaces. The hex code for this color is #c5cbca. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or muted sage, providing excellent contrast for standard black text.
Questions about #c5cbca
What is #c5cbca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5cbca is rgb(197, 203, 202), in HSL hsl(170, 5%, 78%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What makes #c5cbca different from a standard neutral grey?
This shade functions as an airy, desaturated alternative to pure white, providing enough visual weight to define interface elements without feeling sterile. It creates a sophisticated, minimalist foundation that lets high-contrast text or vibrant accent colors stand out clearly.
Which colors pair effectively with #c5cbca?
Is #c5cbca readable on white or black?
#c5cbca has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.76:1 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.