#C6C6C7 Hex Color
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#c6c6c7 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a barely cool, ashy cast. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, clean feel while keeping a more grounded edge than white. Use this hex code as a dominant UI background or architectural base, then pair it with charcoal typography. Black text remains highly readable at about 12.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c6c6c7
What is #c6c6c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c6c7 is rgb(198, 198, 199), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 78%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 22%.
Does #c6c6c7 look warm or cool?
#c6c6c7 reads as a barely cool gray because its neutral base carries a slight blue cast rather than yellow or beige warmth, giving light interfaces a crisp, architectural feel without the starkness of pure white.
What colors pair well with #c6c6c7?
#c6c6c7 pairs well with charcoal typography and deep, saturated accents because its pale, low-saturation base creates clear separation without competing for attention across clean, modern layouts and quiet visual systems. Use it for broad backgrounds, then reserve stronger colors for headings, controls, borders, or focal areas.
Is #c6c6c7 readable on white or black?
#c6c6c7 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.30:1 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.