#C6C8C6 Hex Color
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This pale, neutral grey offers a clean, bleached aesthetic suitable for modern minimal interfaces. Because of its light value, it provides excellent contrast for small black typography, maintaining legibility where other greys fail. Use #c6c8c6 as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color, as it tends to wash out when surrounded by white. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted navy for a professional, stable palette.
Questions about #c6c8c6
What is #c6c8c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6c8c6 is rgb(198, 200, 198), in HSL hsl(120, 2%, 78%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 22%.
How should I use #c6c8c6 in a color palette?
Does #c6c8c6 have warm or cool undertones?
#c6c8c6 is a balanced, neutral grey that leans slightly cool due to its bleached, desaturated quality. It avoids the yellow or red undertones found in warmer greys, making it a reliable choice for professional, stable design systems.
Is #c6c8c6 readable on white or black?
#c6c8c6 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.47:1 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.